Stories from Friday, March 7, 2008

Lavena Fast, age 91, of Lamar, passed away at 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 05, 2008, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Lavena was born Nov. 7, 1916, in Gross, Kan., to William H. and Susan (Richey) Burke. She graduated from Mulberry High School in Mulberry, Kan. ...

From national politicians debating the effectiveness of a fence to the presidential contenders sparring over how to best deal with our immigration policy, we have heard a lot of talk about immigration. But talk is all it has been for a long while. Congress has yet to deal with the widespread problem of illegal immigration, and Missouri is not a place to stand by and watch the situation get worse. ...

On March the 16h, HBO will air the first of six episodes of the new miniseries "John Adams." This miniseries is based upon the Pulitzer Prize winning biography by famed historian and author, David McCullough. This miniseries should be a must for every American citizen. ...

If you took your car to a garage to be fixed and the mechanic told you he was only able to fix 8 percent of the problem would you be satisfied? What if the mechanic told you because he only fixed 8 percent of the car's problem you saved a bunch of money. Would that make you feel better?...

Nevada's community of musicians has made a tradition of honoring its members with special awards. The Fifth Annual Local Ear Reader Choice Awards was held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Sunrise Family Restaurant in Nevada. With a primary goal of promoting the local music scene and of helping local musicians have opportunities to showcase their talents in a variety of venues, the Local Ear group takes time each year to recognize the efforts of local musicians as well as those who make sure the show goes on through their efforts behind the scenes.. ...

Law enforcement groups rebut federal funding cut with aggressive blitz. ----- Barton County Sheriff Shannon Higgins stood alongside several local and state officials to announce the execution of Operation Byrne Blitz; a multi-state, multi-county methamphetamine and pseudoephedrine drug bust resulting in 36 arrests...