Stories from Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Retha Jean (Peel) Crane, 81, of Wichita, Kan., retired Southwestern Bell supervisor of operator services, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009. Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East; graveside service 2 p.m., Thursday, at Rosedale Cemetery, in rural Chanute...

Keri and Korey, Yount, of Bronaugh, and siblings Hunter and Maci, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Trevor Dean Yount. Trevor was born at 11:14, on Jan. 26, 2009, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, measured 19 1/2 inches...

Cody Page and Rusty Boyd, of Nevada, and big brother Hayden, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Parker Quinn Boyd. Parker was born at 11:36 p.m., on Jan. 22, 2009, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 20 inches...

The Spring City Revitalization Group has held its first few meetings of 2009 and is looking forward to an active new year. A host of projects are planned -- some are old favorites the group has organized in years past; others will be brand new to the El Dorado Springs community...

Vernon County Ambulance District Director James McKenzie is concerned about the prospect of an air ambulance service taking up residence at the Nevada Airport and said it is about much more than any competition that may ensue, it's about the quality of care Vernon County residents can expect...

Snow, freezing rain and sleet continued Tuesday across much of Missouri, causing hundreds of accidents, prompting power outages and forcing schools and colleges to close for the day. Vernon County schools were closed, bringing about game and activity cancellations...

One of the greatest things that has happened here in the history of Vernon County has been the development and establishment of Prairie Pride Inc. This biodiesel plant is a major industry located in the Deerfield area. It is in operation and will continue to be important to the area economy in the future...