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Tigers aim high as new season nears
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/10)
Struggle. At one time or another, it's something every athlete on every team will encounter in some form, but the Nevada Tigers varsity football team has become all too familiar with that part of athletics in recent years. But with a number of new faces and several returning letterman, the Tigers are about to enter the 2010 with high hopes of putting an end to those struggles...
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Campbell hits hole-in-one
(Community Sports ~ 08/25/10)
Even for professional golfers, a feat such as a hole-in-one is a rare accomplishment. So much so, that in the entire history of the U.S. Open Championship tournament -- which has only been cancelled a total of six times since it was played for the first time in 1895 -- only 41 aces have been recorded...
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Sheriff's Report August 9-August 17
(Police/Fire Report ~ 08/25/10)
August 9 James Bryant was released on $3,000 bond. Steven Grable was released on bond. Frances Carpenter was released for time served. Jail population: Total census, 59; state, 6; Vernon County Re-entry program, 1; Cedar County, 4; and Bates County, 10...
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City busy with seven public meetings
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
The city of Nevada will be having a couple of busy days with seven public meetings slated to be held today and Thursday. Four of those meetings will be held today, starting with a "come-and-go style meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Franklin P. ...
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Historical Society carries on after death of pivotal member
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
It's been less than two months since local historian Patrick Brophy suddenly died but while there are changes, those involved with Brophy in projects are determined to carry on the work he began. Bushwhacker Museum Coordinator Terry Ramsey said she finds life a little more bland without the diminutive Brophy but continues without him...
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Pruning can help control fall webworms (State News ~ 08/25/10)
A sign that fall is on its way -- coming is the sudden appearance of bug-filled webbing on outer tree branches. Some of these tents can become large, loaded with hundreds of caterpillars. The fall webworm (also known as a tent caterpillar) is a serious pest of many species of forest, shade, fruit, and ornamental trees (except conifers) found throughout Missouri... -
Four hurt in Friday crash
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
Four people from Park Hills, Mo., suffered minor injuries in a crash that took place at 7 p.m., on Lady Road, 3 miles north of Nevada. According to the report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 25-year-old Amber N. Beasley, 3-year-old Devin A Beasley, 2-year-old Hunter R. Beasley and 8-year-old Izabella N. Lee were hurt when the 1994 Dodge Spirit they were in, driven by Amber Beasley, traveled off the roadway and struck a culvert...
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Tandem cruise into fall season (Local News ~ 08/25/10)
The front window at May's Floral and Gift is getting a makeover and two new residents. Stephanie Wells (right) and Toni Coale set up the display featur
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