Stories from Saturday, May 18, 2013

Carl Roberts is a retired angler from Iowa who now lives near Warsaw. At most any time of the year, he can be found below the dam at Truman Lake, where he catches a lot of crappie, white bass, walleye and several species of rough fish. Roberts said moving to Missouri is the best thing he ever did. "I only wish I had moved years ago," he said...

Nevada Griffons volunteers are preparing for a 2013 regular-season schedule that starts May 30, with a game against the Midwest Nationals. The Griffons -- with head coach Ryan Mansfield back for a sixth season -- are scheduled to start MINK League play at St. Joseph, on June 1, before hosting the Mustangs in a fan appreciation game June 2. After three games at Chillicothe, June 4-6 and a game at Ozark, June 8, the Griffons are to host Omaha in a Church Day doubleheader June 9...

When a sheriff is sworn in, he takes an oath to protect and uphold the constitutions of the state of Missouri and the United States of America. I am surprised at how many people have taken the same oath, but do not have any knowledge of the constitution they swear to protect. ...

Local emergency medical services personnel will be joining with their counterparts and the public during Emergency Medical Services Week May 19-25. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." EMS Week celebrations will also be held in conjunction with National Emergency Medical Services for Children Day, May 22. ...

Hi neighbors. Today is Armed Forces Day. America's military is the best in the world and I see no reason to be shy about saying that. I admire all the branches of our military dressed so sharply in so many colors of various dress uniforms marching so proudly in a parade. You go gals and guys!...

The Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site was recently accepted into the National Park Services' "National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom." Sites selected for inclusion in the Network to Freedom make a significant contribution to the understanding of the Underground Railroad in American history...

Nevada Daily Mail Amid growing discontent among a portion of the Nevada R-5 School District staff, superintendent Dr. David Stephens spoke openly and candidly in an interview with the Daily Mail, addressing a number of issues and concerns relating to the disparity between the salary schedule at Nevada and those of other, similarly situated school districts...

In recent years, discontent has grown among teachers in the Nevada R-5 School District with regard to the district's salary schedule. Among the most vocal against what appears to be a major shortfall in the salary schedule at Nevada as it compares to other districts of similar size and demographics is Nevada High School athletic director Kevin McKinley...

Nevada Daily Mail A Weaubleau man accused of killing his girlfriend's baby daughter last June made an appearance in the Vernon County Circuit Court on Tuesday and was released two days later after his bond was sliced in half. Daniel D. Mathieson is charged with second-degree murder and felony abuse of a child resulting in death. His case was moved from Hickory County to Vernon County on a change of venue...