Stories from Monday, June 15, 2009

The Nevada Griffons got back into action after a three-day break as they hosted the Chillicothe Mudcats in a pair of weekend games. Though it took some time to work off the rust that came with that break, the Griffons were ultimately able to take both games, 5-3 and 9-8...

The Nevada Red Sox AAA squad made their return to Lyons Stadium Monday evening as they hosted the East Newton Rockets. The Red Sox came into the night hoping to bounce back from a less than favorable showing at the Carl Junction tournament and that's exactly what they did...

Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail The Rinehart Christian Church's construction-themed float was named the Grand Champion entry in the 2009 Bushwhacker Days parade, themed "Nevada -- Fun for All Seasons." Other winners are: Youth category -- first place, Community Christian Church; second place, Step Ahead Learning; and third place, Cornerstone Baptist Church. ...

Author and illustrator Jenny Whitehead, creator of two children's poetry books, "Lunch Box Mail" and "Holiday Stew," will be at the Nevada Public Library on Wednesday, June 17, 2:30-3:30 p.m., autographing books. Whitehead's appearance is in conjunction with the library's summer reading Program, "Be Creative at the Library." Emphasizing reading along with creativity, the goals for the program include motivating children to read and developing positive attitudes about reading and libraries. ...

The Nevada Fire Department recently recognized the past and continued support of Richard Smith of rural Nevada. Smith owns and operates Southeast Auto and has served as a Vernon County Ambulance District first responder and EMT. "Rick has been an enthusiastic supporter of Emergency Services in Nevada and Vernon County for many years," said Nevada Fire Chief Robert Benn...