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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."...

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. ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

The City Convalescent Home Board (Long-Term Care Board) recently has been in discussions to potentially close Barone Alzheimer's Care Center (2101 N. Ash St.). One potential possibility that the board had been moving towards is to move the Barone residents to Moore-Few Care Center...