Stories from Saturday, December 17, 2022

Mayor Rob Sewell called the Dec. 15, Sheldon Board of Aldermen meeting to order. The board approved of the agenda, minutes from last month’s meeting, treasurer's report, and to pay the bills. There were no miscellaneous concerns or Community Betterment Committee reports...

Zachary Scott Kelley, age 31, of Lamar, Mo., passed away Dec. 13, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Zach was born Oct. 16, 1991, in Joplin, Mo., to Scott Steward Kelley and Pamela Louise (Leer) Kelley. Zach graduated from Lamar High School in the class of 2011...

William Allen Adam, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away Dec. 14, 2022, at his home in Alexandria, La., after suffering complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was 91-years-old. William, known as Bill by his friends, was born July 5, 1931, the first of nine children to Carl and Mary (Sandifer) Adam. ...

The NEVC Lady Knights picked up their fifth win for the 2022/23 season Friday evening against the McAuley Catholic Lady Warriors, winning 50-41. "So proud of the girls tonight," quoted Head Coach Becky Vantellman. "The big thing I am telling the girls is that we have to play a full 32 minutes of a game. ...