Stories from Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Karen Sue Byram, 71, of Rich Hill, Mo., died on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at her home. She was born Dec. 11, 1939, in Carthage, Mo., to Charles and Olive (Frantz) Clubb. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, at 10 a.m., at the Heuser Funeral Home in Rich Hill...

Bernard Carothers Farrell, 96. Hume, Mo., passed away on Dec. 13, 2011, at the Paul and Martha Barone Care Center, Nevada, Mo. He was born Oct. 31, 1915, in Topeka, Kan., to Francis (Frank) and Mable (Carothers) Farrell. He lived the majority of his childhood, from the age of 2 until adulthood, with his uncle and aunt, Cleve and Ethel (Carothers) Spillman, of the Metz area...

Tiffany and Michael Pommier, Nevada, Mo., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Natalie Jean Pommier, on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, at 12:19 p.m. at Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada, Mo. Natalie weighed 4 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 17.25 inches long...

Dec. 5 Loyd E. Brooks, Nevada, expired license plate. David S. Lightner, Nevada, expired license plate. Shirley J. Sadorra, Oklahoma City, Okla., failure to signal right turn, failure to maintain lane, driving while intoxicated. Kelly M. White, Kansas City, Mo., expired license plate...

The U.S. Postal Service, in response to a request made by multiple U.S. Senators, has agreed to delay the closing or consolidation of any Post Office or mail processing facility until May 15, 2012, according to a USPS press release. The postal service also says it "will continue all necessary steps required for the review of these facilities during the interim period, including public input meetings."...

If you live in the Nevada R-5 School District and want an opportunity to influence the direction the Nevada school district is heading, now is your chance to run for one of the two open seats on the Nevada R-5 Board of Education. The terms are for three years...

Having a busy time getting ready for the holidays? While everyone is shopping, baking, gift wrapping, decorating and going to parties, the American Red Cross has holiday tips to help make the season a safe one. 1.) Prepare vehicle for traveling to grandmother's house. Build an emergency kit and include items such as blankets or sleeping bags, jumper cables, fire extinguisher, compass road maps, shovel, tire repair kit, extra clothing, flares, and a tow rope...

Online voting could secure Sydney Friar of El Dorado Springs a slot as a finalist.

The craps table was a popular attraction at Friday's fourth annual Casino Night, a fundraiser benefitting On My Own Inc. at Nevada Elks Lodge No. 564, where a brisket dinner was served and a celebrity auction held. On My Own provides services to disabled Vernon Countians of all ages...

Nevada Daily Mail ADRIAN -- The Nevada High School wrestling team picked up its first dual win of the season with a 42-39 win at Adrian on Tuesday night. "Overall it was a pretty good night," Nevada Coach Devin White said. "We picked up some big wins where we needed them. And it's always nice to get the first win of the season."...

By Jason Peake Daily Mail Sports Editor BRONAUGH--Sheldon's depth and post play proved to be the difference in a 69-58 win over host Bronaugh on Tuesday night in a small-school boys clash. The Panthers held a double-digit lead early in the game, but had to hold off the scrappy Wildcats late...

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