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The transition of residents from Barone Alzheimers Care Center to Moore-Few Care Center was the main topic during Wednesday evening's regular meeting of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Board. In a notice of discharge letter released to family members on Wednesday, Sept. 28, LTC Interim CEO Gene Vestal stated, "The notice is being issued because on Nov. 1, 2022, the Paul L. and Martha Barone Care Center will be closing its doors."...

The Bronaugh Fall Festival was a hit with everyone of all ages Saturday morning, Sept 25. It started out with the parade in the morning, then continued to Jim and Cathy Gransbury being named as the Grand Marshals for this year’s festival. Then, the Bronaugh High School Band put on a performance...

The Northeast Vernon County R-1 School Board met in regular session Thursday evening. The board's first item in new business was approving of a new bus radio system. The system would cost $5,568.68 for the installation and have an $1,920 annual fee. The board approved unanimously...

The Bronaugh Fall Festival will kick off this weekend with a 5K run at 7 a.m. Registration for the run starts at 6:30 a.m. and the starting point will be at the school. Registration to participate in the parade will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the parade taking place at 10 a.m...

No outdoor burning is allowed in the city limits of Nevada, Mo., effective immediately, according to Nevada Fire Chief Troy Denney. Denney noted that the National Weather Service has the Nevada area in a highly affected area for the drought, with hot/dry and windy conditions continuing...

A vehicle crash occurred in the early hours Sunday morning that claimed the life of one man and left a Nevada resident with serious injuries. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at 1:29 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, on Missouri 52 West Highway, just west of county road NW 5001, in Bates County. ...

The Vernon County Health Department announced on Friday that it would no longer be providing weekly COVID-19 updates. "We will no longer be publishing a weekly COVID case update," stated the release. "The numbers for our community have been stable over the past months. We continue to monitor new case reports daily. If there is a noticeable increase in cases, we will update the community."...

Approximately 230 fourth graders from Nevada and Vernon County schools spent Thursday learning about the diverse history of the county and midwest Missouri. Hosted by the Vernon County Historical Society, "Missouri History Day" serves to teach the students a historical overview of the area. According to Bushwhacker Museum Coordinator Will Tollerton, the history day began in 2001 — over 20 years ago. However, the event took two years off during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Healthy Nevada, Nevada Housing Authority, and Ozark Food Harvest will once again host a drive-through Mobile Food Pantry for individuals 60 and over. In an effort to reach more seniors in the Vernon County this mobile pantry will be two-fold. On Tuesday, Sept. ...

Three Vernon County residents were killed during an early morning crash Monday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The two vehicle crash occurred at 12:12 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12, at U.S. 54 Highway and Missouri Highway 43, five miles west of Nevada. ...

Mayor Brad Cliffman called the Bronaugh Board of Aldermen meeting to order Wednesday evening, Sept. 7. After the board approved of the agenda, minutes from last month’s meeting, and the special tax levy hearing meeting, the board turned the meeting over to the Sewer/Water Operator for the city, Derek Brown...

The Nevada City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening. With a public hearing, bids to consider, and a host of new business items, the council set about tackling its lengthy agenda. Among all of these items was a proposed ordinance to increase the Long-Term Care Board from five members to nine members...

Community members in Sheldon and the surrounding area were able enjoy and take advantage of the Ozarks Food Harvest Distribution Food Drive of Springfield, Mo., Thursday morning, Sept 1, in the City Park. Boxes were filled with lots of produce, cream cheese, sodas, almond/cheese snacks, breads, and desserts. While the community was driving through and picking up their boxes, they said thank you to the volunteers that were filling up their vehicles...

Vernon County and the City of Nevada are partnering with Region M Waste Management District to offer a Fall Clean-up and Recycling Event from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Vernon County Fairgrounds (1488 E. Ashland St., in Nevada, Mo.) All services will be provided free to Vernon County residents...

The Nevada Regional Medical Center Board of Directors met in regular session Tuesday evening in the Mezzanine conference room at the hospital. Discussing his report, NRMC Chief Executive Officer had several things to note. "In July, the first month of our fiscal year, we had a net operating loss of $81,173 and net income of $11,204," he stated. "Comparatively, a nice improvement over a net loss of $399,151 in June."...

According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D, a Nevada woman suffered injuries from a vehicle accident at 1:45 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, in Barton County, four miles south of Liberal, Mo. The wreck occurred when a northbound 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Barbara A. Williams, of Fort Scott, Kan., struck a eastbound 2019 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Debra A. Griggs, of Nevada, Mo., in the passenger side causing the Equinox to overturn...

The Nevada/Vernon County Vernon County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Low & Slow Barbecue Contest Friday evening in Marmaduke Park. Entrants smoked meat for hours in preparation for the contest. Community members were able to buy a plate (14 ounces of meat) and vote on their favorite entrant...

Excited and nervous students and parents in the Sheldon R-8 School District attended the school’s Back-to-School event Tuesday evening, Aug. 23. The students, as well as their parents, got to meet and visit with their new teachers that they will have for this upcoming school year (2022-2023). Students were able to see their classrooms, as well...

The Nevada City Council met in special session Tuesday evening to hear an emergency ordinance for the tax levy. The ordinance is considered "emergency" status because it is due Sept. 1, and the next regular city council meeting isn't until Sept. 6. Starting off the special session, the council had a second reading of Bill No. ...

Sheldon community members enjoyed themselves throughout the remainder of the Annual Old Settlers'Picnic on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Friday evening events included the food and vendor booths; lawn tractor pull; carnival rides; and music provided by the Portia Corner Band...

Northeast Vernon County School Board held its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, Aug. 18, with the board approving the agenda, minutes from last month’s meeting, treasurer's report, and paying the bills. It was noted that the first day of school will be next Thursday, Aug. ...

Tensions were high in the Nevada City Council chambers Tuesday evening as concerned citizens took turns expressing their discontent with a recent decision made by the Long-Term Care Board. The board recently informed family members and loved ones of Barone residents that the facility would be closing by the end of October, with all residents being transferred to the Moore-Few Care Center...

The Nevada City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening with a crowded council chamber. Many community members turned out in light of the recent announcement to close the Barone Alzheimers Care Center building, and transfer residents to the Moore-Few Care Center building...

Nevada Regional Medical Center (NRMC) Chief Executive Officer Jason Anglin spoke to the Nevada City Council during Tuesday evening's regular meeting and explained the hospital's recent audit, as well as its Management Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023...