Wrestling
Abby C. Campbell - Brett J. Kramer
(08/08/09)
Clay and Teri Campbell, Fort Scott, and Larry and Grace Kramer, Fort Scott, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Abby Christine Campbell and Brett James Kramer. Bride-elect Campbell is a 2005 graduate of Fort Scott High School. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing in 2009 from Pittsburg State University. She is Currently employed by H&H Agency and as the Fort Scott High School Dance Team Sponsor...
Hume man injured in motorcycle accident
(08/01/09)
Vernon County, Mo. -- A 49-year-old Hume man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident on Route V one mile north of Stotesbury, Friday, at 9:25 a.m. John Hamel was southbound on Route V riding a 2004 Kawasaki motorcycle when he swerved to avoid a dog in the road. The motorcycle overturned and he was ejected...
Thelma Ruth Acridge
(08/01/09)
Thelma Ruth Acridge, 76, of Hume, Mo., died Friday, July 24, 2009, at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation in Joplin. Ruth was born Jan. 21, 1933, at her parents home in Hammond, Kan. She was daughter of William W. and Thelma Pearl Headrick Acridge. She attended Fulton High School until 1951 at which time she moved with her family to Veneta, Ore. ...
Anthony Wayne Payton Jr.
(07/30/09)
Anthony Wayne Payton Jr., infant son of Anthony Wayne Payton Sr. and Angela Dawn (Webb) Payton was born and passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Anthony is survived by his parents Anthony and Angie Payton, Nevada; one sister, Skylar Webb, Nevada; paternal grandparents, David and Margaret Payton, Milo, Mo.; maternal grandmother, Eileen Webb, Nevada; great-grandparents, Clyde and Lari Lovell, Rutherford, Tenn., and Margaret Fugate, Rich Hill, Mo., and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. ...
Clyde Louis Collins
(07/02/09)
Clyde Louis Collins, 74, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Marshfield Care Center, Marshfield, Mo. He was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Nevada, to Charles Theodore Collins and Carrie Lucille Effifrits Collins. A memorial service will be held at 11, Tuesday, July 7, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada...
All-District baseball selections announced
(06/10/09)
The Class 3, District 12 All District teams have officially been announced. Though they were able to earn the top seed in the 2009 district tournament, only four members of the Tigers team earned All-District spots. Carl Junction earned the most All-District selections of any team as the Bulldogs saw six of their members selected to the two teams. El Dorado Springs and Mount Vernon each earned three selections while Lamar, Seneca and East Newton each got one...
Attracting amphibians to the garden
(06/09/09)
One-third of Missouri's 43 native amphibians have deteriorating populations, but you can help out by taking some steps to make your backyard more attractive to amphibians, said a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. "Amphibians native to Missouri play an integral role in our ecosystems," said Marlin Bates. Frogs, toads, newts and salamanders feed on insects and rodents and are in turn eaten by larger animals...
Garton -- 50 years
(05/30/09)
Bob and Betty Garton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house reception on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2009, from 2 until 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Nevada United Methodist Church, 500 South College. The couple requests no gift...
Campers prepare to head outdoors
(05/16/09)
"Having poked into campgrounds across the country, I am assured that Missouri has become a favorite state for campers because it has an abundance of those things campers want, from wilderness camping to togetherness in a crowded park. It seems all America is camping in Missouri," said Fred Pearson, Warrensburg as he gets set to start off the camping season...
Sheriff's Report May 11
(05/13/09)
May 11 There were reports of a property damage in the Nevada area, a domestic assault in the Schell City area, a theft from a motor vehicle in the Nevada area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Horton area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Bronaugh area, a burglary in the Sheldon area, property damage in the El Dorado Springs area, a domestic assault in the Nevada area, harassment in the Harwood area, and suspicious activity in the Montevallo area...
Teams fish for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis
(04/15/09)
The Fifth Annual "Fishing For a Cure" Buddy Bass Tournament, held April 11 in Rich Hill, raised more than $1,100 in the fight against cystic fibrosis, a deadly genetic disease. With a total of 27 teams from all over the area, this year's competition was the biggest ever...
National parks in Kansas to hold "I, Too, am America" contest
(04/04/09)
All five national parks in Kansas are sponsoring the "I, Too, Am America" student contest. The contest is an outgrowth of the Ken Burns PBS series, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea". The six-part, 12-hour series is scheduled to air on PBS stations nationwide this September. Both the contest and series are supported with grants from the National Park Foundation and Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund...
When the clock is striking nine
(03/26/09)
I grew up hearing the phrase, "When the clock is striking nine, have your washing on the line!" I think the only time I ever achieved that goal was when I was in Columbia, finishing my college degree while Lester was still in the army. We had gotten married, but I had one more summer session to finish before I could go with him to Fort Riley, Kan...
NFD receives improved fire protection classification rating
(03/14/09)
The Nevada Fire Department is proud to announce a change in their fire protection class rating, by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The Fire Department has improved their fire protection rating from a Class 5 to a Class 4, which is going to mean a potential savings to the citizens and businesses located in Nevada...
Brier advances to Friday action in State Wrestling Championship
(02/20/09)
The MSHSAA Wrestling Championships officially began Thursday morning with first-round action in Columbia, Mo., where Nevada High School's Todd Brier started his first trip to the state tournament with one of the toughest draws in the 160-pound division...
Tiger grapplers fare well at districts
(02/17/09)
The Nevada Tigers wrestling team had a strong showing on the final day of the District Championship tournament Saturday. Only two of this year's competitors were able to qualify for the State Championship, but with the small amount of relative experience that Nevada has this year, that is a strong showing overall. Head wrestling coach Devin White, though happy with the showings of his two state qualifiers, showed some mild disappointment with the overall showing of his team...
Lovinger attends last meeting as R-5 board member
(02/13/09)
Wednesday turned out to be Dr. Warren Lovinger's last Nevada Board of Education meeting. After 18 years on the board, Lovinger decided not to run for another term. He was to have attended one more meeting before a replacement is elected; but instead, he will be escorting Cottey College students on their annual trip to Europe, which is to Italy this year...
Nevada wrestlers defeat Butler
(01/30/09)
Nevada Wrestlers did their job to win 37 - 30 over the Butler Bears Thursday night at Butler. Nevada spotted the Bears five weight classes and Butler just had to present a wrestler that made weight to win the slots. Both teams had opens at 140 and 215...
Tiger wrestlers take 11th at Platte County tournament
(01/26/09)
The Nevada High School wrestling team traveled to Platte County for their 37th annual two-day invitational tournament. The tournament pulls in teams that produced 96 state qualifiers and 46 medalists at the state level last year. This year, 12 teams participated, with most being Class 2 schools. Other schools in attendance were Seneca, Class 1, Jefferson City Helias, Class 3 and Omaha Skutt Catholic, Neb., who boast 11 straight Class B Championships in Nebraska...
Wildcats overwhelm Tigers
(01/07/09)
"It was a rough night, but Neosho's a good team," Nevada Tigers head coach Devin White said of the dual meet between Nevada and the Wildcats of Neosho Tuesday night. The Tiger grapplers struggled all around on the night and ultimately fell by a final combined score of 66-7. On the varsity side, Nevada was able to pick up two individual match wins, but was unable to recover from dropping their other eight matches...
Council to take another look at budget
(12/30/08)
The Nevada City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 a.m., Wednesday, to discuss two issues. The first will be the second reading of an ordinance to approve the city's $17.9 million 2009 city budget and the second will be an emergency ordinance to start an eminent domain condemnation action against Wendell Lee to gain the necessary right-of-way to replace part of the city's interceptor line running to the city's sewage treatment plant...
Free Christmas open house at Mine Creek Battlefield today
(12/20/08)
PLEASANTON, Kan. -- Santa's coming a little early to Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site. He's bringing free admission for all visitors Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20 and 21, along with a wealth of Kansas gifts, including children's games, books, CDs, videos, and more. The visitor center and store will be open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, and is located approximately three miles south of Pleasanton on K-52...
Lovinger to step down after 18 years on R-5 board
(12/12/08)
Dr. Warren Lovinger announced he would not be running for re-election after 18 years on the Nevada R-5 Board of Education. Lovinger said he had enjoyed his time on the board and has a lot of fond memories of fellow board members but that it was time for him to step aside and allow someone else to fill his seat. Filing for his seat and the seat occupied by Chris Ellis will open Tuesday at the districts central office across the street from the high school and will run through Jan. 20...
Middle school wrestlers fare well at Seneca
(12/11/08)
The Nevada Middle School wrestling team competed in the Seneca tournament on Dec. 6 with favorable results. The tournament was divided into two divisions with an A and B pool. Team scores were kept for the A pool only and Nevada took second place out of the nine schools that were in competition on the day...
Daniels takes second at Division 1 Open
(12/09/08)
Former Nevada High School wrestler Spenser Daniels placed second in the Missouri University NCAA Division 1 Open on Nov. 23, wrestling in the Freshman/Sophomore 197-pound Division. Daniels lost in the finals to Niko Brown (pictured), a sophomore at Tennessee-Chattanooga University in a 6-4 decision. Daniels is currently 16-3 in the season wrestling for the Lindenwood University Lions of St. Charles, Mo. For schedules and results, go to www.lindenwood.edu/athletics/schedules...
Here We Go Again
(12/03/08)
A subject that came under much discussion last week was the sudden resignation of the city manager and questioning who the city council was going to name as the interim city manager. There has been an element in Nevada that was against anything that Bill McGuire did. ...
Sheriff's Report Nov. 15 and 16
(11/19/08)
Nov. 15 There were reports of harassment in the Nevada area, a medical call in the Walker area, a mailbox vandalism in the Moundville area, dangerous digging in the Metz area, trespassing in the Metz area, suspicious activity in the Nevada area, an agency assist in the Deerfield area, cows missing in the El Dorado Springs area, a civil matter in the Nevada area, property damage in the Harwood area, and a careless and imprudent driver in the Nevada area...
Police are on the lookout for armed robbery suspect
(10/31/08)
Little new information has surfaced in a robbery case first reported in the Nevada Daliy Mail on Thursday. According to a press release from the Nevada Police Department, Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 10:55 p.m., the department was contacted by an employee of the Subway Sandwich Shop, 2021 E. ...
Divine retribution? You bet!
(10/30/08)
Dear Editor, "Quo Vadiz?" the ancient Romans asked when their empire ruled the world, then crumbled. If it seems like history repeating, where is America going? Why? The economic squeeze seems headed for a depression, with job losses, home mortgage foreclosures, industrial banks and insurance giants collapsing, and everybody insecure and worried, not to mention natural calamities such as hurricanes, floods, tornados, earthquakes and wildfires...
Suggested preparations for possible emergencies
(09/12/08)
When preparing for a possible emergency, National Preparedness Month officials recommend basic survival items. These items include: Additional items to consider including in an emergency kit that may be less of a necessity include:...
What is that thing, anyway?
(08/28/08)
Chances are you've seen them before -- mammoth propeller-like objects, for example, being hauled along highways by tractor-trailers. They're really parts of wind turbines, and chances are, you'll be seeing quite a few more of them if you're traveling the highways during the next few week...
Nevada brings home three state wrestling medals
(02/19/08)
After three days of hard fought wins and losses Nevada wrestlers left the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, with three medals and a lot of respect from their coach, spectators and area residents awaiting their return. On Feb. 13, 10 Nevada Tigers left for the Missouri state wrestling championships, one of the largest rosters in the competition. ...
Herda, Daniels still have title hopes
(02/17/08)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- After 28 total matches against 51 schools, Nevada's hopes of bringing home a state finals championship trophy lays in the hands of two Tiger wrestlers. Ryan Herda and Spencer Daniels are the final two Nevada High School wrestlers with an opportunity to bring home the championship...
Tigers wrestle their way to state
(02/12/08)
For the second year in a row the Nevada High School wrestling team outscored teams from 12 other schools to win the Class 2 District 3 state wrestling tournament in Monett this past Friday and Saturday and qualified wrestlers in ten of the 14 weight classes for the Missouri State Wrestling Championships this February 14-16 at the University of Missouri-Columbia...
Tiger grapplers fall to Neosho
(02/06/08)
With the snow canceling the Jan. 31 meet with Buffalo, Nevada traveled to Neosho to finish their dual schedule with conference opponent Neosho, Feb. 1. Neosho won the match 54-13 winning the Southwest conference. Nevada won the top three weights. Spenser Daniels, 189 pounds, completed his regular season matches undefeated by pinning Xavier Morrison. Ryan Herda, 215 pounds, won by major decision against Richard Love. Heavyweight Jarrod Alexander won the match by decision against George McKinney...
'Cheese' takes on new drug-related meaning
(02/02/08)
Nowadays, if parents hear their children talking about wanting some cheese, they may need to do a little investigating in order to discover if the cheese their children want is healthy for them. According to information provided by Fort Scott Police officer Toby Nighswonger, school resource officer for USD 234, cheese is the name of a new drug sweeping the nation. Cheese, a starter form of heroine, is usually found folded inside a small paper bundle...
Rhett Greeley Forkner
(01/31/08)
Ashley and Nathan Forkner, and sibling, Mason, of Richards, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Rhett Greeley Forkner. Rhett was born at 2:12 a.m., on Jan. 28, 2008, at Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler, Mo. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 18 1/2 inches...
Tiger wrestlers place fourth in tourney
(01/22/08)
Nevada Wrestlers participated in the 36 Annual Platte County Invitational Friday and Saturday, Jan 18 and19. Several ranked teams and individuals attended the 12 team tournament based on information from www.missouriwrestling.com. Nevada placed a respectable fourth with 199.5 points. ...
Nevada wrestlers take down Bolivar
(01/05/08)
Herald-Tribune The Nevada Tigers wrestling team beat Bolivar in their duel meet Thursday night by a score of 45-30. Although not wrestling on their home mats, Nevada's wrestlers won 8 of 14 matches in the duel, 6 coming by fall, 1 by forfeit and 1 by decision. The night's winners for Nevada included Dominic Habjan at 112 pounds, Mason Heard at 119, Austin Payne at 130, Josh Palmer at 145, Cole Bond at 160, Spenser Daniels at 189, Ryan Herda at 215 and Jerrod Alexander at 205...
Nevada Tigers wrestling team kicks season off with a win
(11/28/07)
Nevada's Austen Payne gave Butler's Grady Grainger all he could handle during the match-up of 130 lb. wrestlers Tuesday night at Wynn Gymnasium. Grainger, who placed fourth in the state championships in 2007 eked out a 12-10 win over Payne during the six minute match...
Wrestling parents meet today
(10/10/07)
The NHS Wrestling Parents will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m., in the high school commons area, to discuss the upcoming fundraiser meal and t-shirt sales. All parents with a child planning to participate in high school wrestling should attend. For additional information call (417) 667-1241...
Nevada excels at team camp
(08/08/07)
WATERLOO, Iowa -- The Nevada High School wrestling team traveled to Waterloo recently to compete in the University of Northern Iowa team camp. Nevada, under head coach Kevin Huck, managed an impressive 9-0-2 record, finishing second only to Tohma, Wisc., which was 10-0-1 -- its only blemish coming in a tie with Nevada...
Pit wrestlers place in K.C., Mac County
(04/10/07)
Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Tiger Pit wrestling club had members in two different tournaments this weekend. There were four wrestlers at the Brute-Adidas National Tournament in Kansas City, where Spenser Daniels placed second in his class of 31 wrestlers...
Pit wrestlers get back on the mat
(04/05/07)
Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Pit club wrestling team is back in action as they competed in a tournament in Warrensburg Saturday. Spenser Daniels won both the freestyle and the greco tournaments in his weight class. Mason Heard took second in both competitions...
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