Stories from Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Alanda Nicole Spring Lechman and James E. Monroe III, and big brother Avian Monroe, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister Maicy Autumn Dawn Monroe. Maicy was born at 8:33 a.m., on Nov. 21, 2008, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounces, and measured 18 1/2 inches...

Nov. 24 There were reports of an alarm in the Walker area, a 911 hangup in the Nevada area, a grass fire in the Bronaugh area, a 911 hangup in the Nevada area, driving while suspended in the Sheldon area, a 911 open line in an unknown area, and a drunk driver in the Nevada area...

Nov. 21 An accident occurred at 7:43 a.m., on West at Atlantic, involving a SUV driven by Ethan D. Holmes, of Nevada, and a SUV driven by Juliet Ewing, of Nevada. Holmes received evident, but not disabling injuries. An accident occurred at 12:07 p.m., on U.S. Highway 71 at Allison, involving a car driven by Landon L. Phelps, of Walker, and a car driven by Robert L. Schnedler, of Nevada. Linda Schnedler, a passenger in the Schnedler vehicle, received probable, but not apparent injuries...

As the weather turns cold and natural gas heating equipment is started, officials encourage residents to be aware of carbon monoxide and the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, tasteless lethal gas, the by-product of incomplete combustion. ...

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about the fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scammers trying to steal their identity and assets. "We're getting reports of people receiving official looking e-mail that claims to come from the IRS," said IRS spokesperson Michael Devine...

The annual drive-through lighting display at Radio Springs Park will officially open with a lighting ceremony, slated for 6 p.m., Thursday, at the park. Mayor Mike Hutchens will turn on the lights, signaling the start of the holiday tradition. The lighting ceremony is free and open to the public...

In a surprise twist, Gov. Matt Blunt pardoned two Missouri turkeys pm Tuesday at the Missouri Governor's Mansion as part of this year's Thanksgiving celebration highlighting the blessings that Missourians have to be thankful for this holiday season. More than 4.5 million votes were cast to name the lucky turkeys...

The Nevada Middle School eighth grade girls' basketball A and B teams competed against Carthage Middle School on Monday evening with mixed results. The B team suffered their first loss in seven games on the year as they were able to keep the game close, but fell just short, dropping the somewhat low-scoring game by a final score of 21-18...

There are times in the lives of middle age plus people when it is good to let the child become the parent. Times when the ability, strength or knowledge of the mature offspring is gratefully accepted by the even more mature parent. I had such a time last weekend...

During a nearly three hour special meeting Wednesday night, most of which was spent in executive session, the Nevada City Council voted unanimously to pass on first and second readings an emergency ordinance to hire Harlan Moore, Grove, Okla., as interim city manager while the council looks for a permanent city manager...