Stories from Thursday, May 13, 2010

Audrey M. Custer, age 79, resident of Midlothian, Va., died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at her home. She was born Oct. 2, 1930, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Forest Horton and Almeda Smith Horton. She married Robert Carl Custer on May 11, 1956. Audrey lived in the Nevada, area since 1973. She worked as a CNA for the State Hospital in Nevada. She was a member of the relief society...

May 8 A burglary was reported in the 1300 block of East Walnut, called in by Meghan Miranda, of Nevada. She reported cash stolen. May 9 A burglary was reported in the 600 block of North Ash, called in by Charles Rivard, of Nevada. He reported two car stereos stolen...

May 6 There was a report of a burglary in the Sheldon area. Matthew McCann was arrested on charges of theft/stealing and tampering with a motor vehicle. He is being held in lieu of two separate bonds: a $1,000 bond and a $15,000 bond. John Henson was arrested on charges of probation violation. He was released on a $5,000 surety bond...

A total of 96 units of blood were collected during a three day visit of the American Red Cross bloodmobile to Nevada. The first day was held at the 3M plant and the following two days were held at the First Baptist Church. The next visit of the American Red Cross bloodmobile to Nevada will be July 8 and 9 . It will be located at the First Baptist Church, 301 East Highland Street in Nevada...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced Wednesday that a Joplin, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury for sexually exploiting three minors in an attempt to produce child pornography...

The 3M Foundation has donated $250 to the Community Council on the Performing Arts, in recognition of Larry Garton's commitment to the community. Garton has donated 30 hours to CCPA. As a volunteer he has designed and prepared publicity materials and displays for the Fox Playhouse, 110 S. Main, especially large sized shadow box displays for the front of the theater...

Cottey College is preparing for commencement and other related activities. As these events draw closer, drivers on Austin are asked to take note of the increased pedestrian and visitor traffic and to drive safely. Several of the commencement events are open to the public...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a licensed professional counselor at a Carthage, Mo., clinic was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday for her role in conspiracies to illegally distribute more than $1.5 million in prescription drugs and to engage in money laundering...

The recent rains have covered city streets and county roads, rivers around the state are nearing or are at flood stage. Reports of impassable roads in Vernon County are usual and Tuesday night was no exception. According to reports given the National Weather Service by several local sources. ...