Stories from Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Jerry W. Hartline, 69, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at his home in Nevada. He was born June 1, 1941, in Walker, Mo., to William I.S. Hartline and Gertie F. Cartwright Hartline. Jerry served on the U.S.S. Coral Sea Aircraft Carrier off the coasts of Australia, the Philippines and Vietnam during the Vietnam Conflict. ...

Daniel and Andrea Russell of Bronaugh, Mo., and older siblings Zachary, Zoey, Zane, Zailey, Zabella and Zara are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Zeven Alan Dean Russell. Zeven was born at 2:58 p.m., on Friday, April 15, 2011, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 20 and 1/2 inches...

April 23 Theresa Bailey was arrested for Bates County. Bond is $500. Theresa Bailey was released on $500 bond. Jail population: Total census, 64; state, 9; Vernon County Re-entry program, 7; Bates County, 6; Cedar County, 4; and Dade County, 1. April 24...

Cottey Comets basketball head coach Dave Ketterman is pleased to announce the signing of Kylie Eldredge, a 5'7" guard from Richland High School in Richland, Mo. Eldredge ranks third in Missouri all-time three-point field goals with 267 in three years; she had 97 three-pointers in one season. ...

Reviewing his 34 years as the 4th District congressman from Central and Southwest Missouri, Isaac Newton "Ike" Skelton IV is gratified to have witnessed history on some occasions and to have made it on others. His defeat by Harrisonville Republican Vicky Hartzler last Nov. 2 was tough at the time, but he has begun work in Washington as a corporate strategist for a Kansas City-based law firm and was philosophical during a Tuesday interview...

The Nevada City Council voted 4-0, with James McKenzie excused, to give preliminary approval to a special ordinance giving JD Kehrman a three-year contract as city manager, with an annual salary of $92,172.08. "We have expectations that we want the city manager to fulfill and a multi-year contract would help to fulfill these goals," Mayor Brian Leonard said...

Two hundred feathered athletes take flight over the Vernon County fairgrounds on Sunday, May 15, when the Homing Pigeon Expo and Family Fun Day comes to Nevada, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A wide variety of exhibits, demonstrations and other events are planned -- not to mention lots of food -- a fish fry, pulled pork, hamburgers and hot dogs and covered-dish selections brought in by members of area pigeon club chapters, some of whom live in Nevada and the surrounding area...

Mary Buckner of the Nevada Eagles Auxiliary presents a check for $1,000 to Jeannie Longstreth of the Child Advocacy Council. The money will be used by the Parent Education Committee of the advocacy council. Left to right: Margie Cargill of the Vernon County Juvenile Office; Mary Buckner, chairman of the Parent Education Committee; and Jeannie Longstreth, chief juvenile officer of the Vernon County Juvenile Office...

Friends, family members and coworkers gathered at Nevada High School Monday afternoon for a reception honoring Nevada R-5 staff members who are retiring this year. Between them, the group represents more than 200 years of service. Chris Pettibon has taught a total of 31 years. Chris said that there have been many great memories throughout the years. However, she said that one of her favorites is when Bryan School was awarded the Gold Star and Blue Medal School...