Stories from Friday, April 20, 2007

Frank L. Swager, a Nevada High School graduate from the class of 1940, was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in February, as part of the Missouri Valley College football team that won 41 consecutive games from 1941-48. Swager was a player and an assistant coach on the team...

By Crystal D. Hancock Nevada Daily Mail The mood was somber and respectful as the sunset approached, the beauty of the moment contrasted with the harsh reality that had spurred Cottey student leaders to organize the event. Cottey College students and staff gathered for a candlelight ceremony in honor and remembrance of those lost in the Virginia Tech shootings earlier this week. ...

Nevada Daily Mail Street sign theft is a crime -- one that seems to be running rampant in unincorporated areas of Vernon County. One sign in particular -- that marking Rebel Road, has been a favorite of thieves, and commissioners are determined to put a stop to such crimes...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail Two Lone Star 4-H members, Reba Hurst and Jordan Scotten, are putting together a project to take supplies to a Cheyenne reservation near Forsyth, Mont. The two are members of a 4H leadership project and found out about the efforts of a Joplin man, Jim Rowland, to provide basic supplies to the reservation...

Nevada Daily Mail Open burning will be allowed in the city limits of Nevada from Saturday, April 21, through Sunday, May 6. During this period residents do not have to call the fire station for permission to burn; however, the following rules must be followed:...

Nevada Daily Mail JEFFERSON CITY -- Gov. Matt Blunt announced on Thursday that Missouri will mark a statewide day of mourning in remembrance of the Virginia Tech victims today. Several Vernon Countians also donned orange and crimson ribbons -- the school's colors -- in remembrance...

Lawrence Lyness, 86, Schell City, died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, at his home in Schell City. Funeral services are Saturday, April 21, at 10 a.m., at the Park Street Christian Church, El Dorado Springs. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City.

G. Immojean Cheek, 89, El Dorado Springs, died April 18, 2007, at the Barone Alzheimer Care Center, Nevada. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m., at the Sheldon Chapel, El Dorado Springs.

Nothing gives me more pleasure than "oldies," It does not matter what kind of "oldies" I am dealing with at any given moment. They make me feel good. They make things seem better. My satellite television has many movie channels, and some others that show old television shows. Some times when I have searched the long list of shows that the new and modern movie channels offer, I get bored and look for something from the past...

100 years ago Mad dog runs amuck On Tuesday morning a dog that acted very much like he was mad, made his appearance in the north part of town, where he made things lively for a while. He commenced operations by tackling a black and white dog, west of the track then crossing the track, he gave battle to C.C. ...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail NEVADA -- Showing superior mobility on the court, the Neosho Wildcats beat the Nevada Tigers in tennis Thursday, all but ending Nevada's chances at a Southwest Conference title. The Wildcats simply got to more balls during rallies than their Tiger counterparts, showcasing their overall depth in a 7-2 victory...

Nevada Daily Mail WEBB CITY -- A one-run lead wasn't enough as the Nevada Tigers (4-6 overall, 0-2 in the Southwest Conference) couldn't hold off the Webb City Cardinals in baseball action Thursday. The Tigers scored first in a triple by Jordan Kerbs and a single by Colby Shepherd in the top of the first inning, but the Cardinals kept pressure on Nevada starter Cody Thompson all game and eventually broke through...