Stories from Friday, November 26, 2010

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has announced that Dec. 11, is the deadline for participants in the Energize Missouri Appliance Rebate program to submit their paperwork. The program ended Oct. 10, and consumers who have reserved rebates before the program ended should submit their paperwork quickly to ensure they receive their rebates. All materials received after the Dec. 11 deadline will not be considered...

The Vernon County 4-H Senior Livestock Judging Team competed at the American Royal on October 31, 2010 representing the state of Missouri. Team members, left to right, are Dominic Habjan, Spencer Scotten, Ty Peckman, Hailee Miller along with coach Marty Miller. ...

Open up the checkbook, pull out that bankroll and get ready to swipe that card, it's Black Friday! The day that has come to be known as the biggest retail shopping day of the year is finally here and there are mixed opinions as to what kind of year it will be for shoppers and retailers. The day after Thanksgiving has been known as Black Friday since the mid-'60s and the term is thought to have originated in Philadelphia...

The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross-Nevada office has a new shelter trailer that was purchased with Homeland Security Money for Region D. The trailer will be housed in Nevada and will be moved around the area as needed. The trailer contains 100 cots, 200 blankets, 100 disposable pillows, 100 comfort kits (contains personal hygiene items) and a shelter kit. ...

The Nevada Parks and Recreation Department's annual Lights at the Lake drive through display opened for the 2010 Christmas season Wednesday evening and will be open nightly from 5 to 10 p.m., through Dec. 31. There is no charge to tour the display; however, donations are welcome. ...