Stories from Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Dec. 1 Dustin A. Huffman, Lexington, Mo., speeding 27/15 and no proof of insurance. Darron W. Johnston, Nevada, driving while revoked. Dec. 2 Anthony S. Buckner, Sheldon, borrowed/stolen plates and expired license plates. Chelsea A. Hood, Nevada, failure to register motor vehicle and no valid operator's license...

The Nevada City Council will be considering a bid to demolish the old First Baptist Church building, 114 W. Hunter St., during their meeting tonight at 7 in the City Council Chambers in the Public Safety Building, 120 S. Ash St. According to the order to repair or demolish sent to Candice Grindstaff, Daytona, Fla., she had until Dec. 11 to make repairs or demolish the building...

The Sheldon Board of Aldermen met at the Sheldon City Hall for their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Dec. 10, to discuss several different issues. Mayor Rob Sewell and Becky Morgan, city clerk, were present and all members except Clara Smith were in attendance...

A winter storm that blanketed much of the country affected the R-5 Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening, Chairman Steve Cubbage was snowbound in Iowa and unable to attend so Chris Ellis filled his chair. Despite the cold weather the High School library was packed with parents who came to see their first grade children be recognized for the service project they completed, led by their teacher, Courtney Baker...

Volunteers, board members and community members gathered Dec. 11 at the Community Outreach office at 229 N. Cedar in Nevada to celebrate the organization's 25 years of service to the citizens of Vernon County. Initially established in the basement of a local church, the organization has grown to be instrumental in helping many residents of Vernon County. ...

Heartland CEO Mike Ham is looking forward to going home to Georgia, but will miss Nevada. He says he enjoyed all the time he spent here, the community made him feel at home from the start and feels that Heartland is deeply connected to the community.