Stories from Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Wendell Gene Jones, 56, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at Freeman Health System West, Joplin, Mo., following a brief illness. He was born on March 19, 1956, in Nevada, to Roy L. Jones and Dorothy E. Thompson Jones. Wendell grew up and lived in Nevada all his life. ...

Nevada Daily Mail The annual rite of fall begins as new students move to Cottey College and Nevada. First-year students begin arriving Friday, Aug. 24, followed shortly thereafter by the arrival of the second-, third-, and fourth-year students on Sunday, Aug. 26. The citizens of Nevada and surrounding communities are to be advised of the increase in pedestrian traffic on Austin Boulevard and are asked to exercise caution...

University of Missouri Extension The livestock industry is taking a direct hit from this summer's drought, and that will impact consumers' wallets next year, said a University of Missouri agricultural economist. "I expect to see food inflation, but it will take time," said Scott Brown, research assistant professor in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. ...

By Rusty Murry Nevada Daily Mail Over the past several weeks, many of the property owners in Bronaugh, have received notices that they are in violation of a city ordinance concerning tall grass and weeds, trash and derelict vehicles on their properties...

By Ralph Pokorny Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada City Council is anxious to update the city's ordinances concerning dogs, and something may happen as soon as a special council meeting scheduled for Monday, Aug. 20. The change in meeting night from the council's regular third Tuesday is because of the annual Meet the Players night and open house at Nevada High School, which would have prevented Mayor Brian Leonard and councilmember Jayne Novak from attending the council meeting, leaving the council without a quorum.. ...

Friends gathered at the skate park at the corner of Ash and Atlantic in Nevada on Monday, enjoying the coolest evening in quite a while and practicing their moves on the equipment.

Jennifer Peters and Matt Gorman announce their engagement and plans to be married in May 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. Bride-elect Peters is the daughter of Sheldon and Pam Peters, Surprise, Ariz., and Wayne and Peg Thorpe, Fort Scott. Prospective-groom Gorman is the son of David and Patty Gorman, Fort Scott...

Darrell and Jeanne Howard would welcome the presence of friends and family at a celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, hosted by their children and grandchildren. A reception will take place at the Garland Community Center, Saturday, Aug. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m...

The family of Sophia Olive will honor her 90th birthday with a celebration Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center, in Nevada. All family and friends are encouraged to stop by and help her celebrate...

Special to the Herald-Tribune Pvt. Nathan Stone graduated from Army basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., on July 4, 2012. He graduated with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment. He is currently at AIT training at Fort Eustis, Va. Pvt. Stone is a 2010 graduate of Bronaugh High School, Bronaugh, Mo...