Stories from Tuesday, April 1, 2014

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Adding to an ever-growing list of athletic accomplishments, Nevada High School junior Taylor Manes has a new title to add to his athletics resume -- National Champion. At this weekend's National High School Powerlifting Meet, Manes won the 181-pound division...

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. -- The Independence Community College Lady Pirates swept a softball doubleheader from the Cottey Comets Sunday, by the final scores of 29-0 and 24-2. The first of the two contests was a lesson in futility for the Comets as Lady Pirates pitchers Taylor Eaves and Caitlin Caswell combined to shut out the Comets not only in runs, but hits, as well. The two combined for two walks and seven strikeouts in five scoreless innings...

By Scott Nuzum Fort Scott Tribune FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- Nevada run-ruled Fort Scott, 11-0, Monday afternoon, as Grant Wolfe hurled a three-hit shutout for the Tigers in the season opener for both teams. Wolfe didn't walk a batter and struck out seven in the run-rule shortened game. Nevada's first three batters -- Lane Ketterman, Easton Mitchell and Cole Sanderson -- each had two hits and scored three runs in the contest...

The Nevada Tigers and Lady Tigers track and field squads opened their 2014 regular-season schedules Saturday, with the annual Nevada Invitational, at Nevada High School. The Lady Tigers took the team title with 159 total points, 48 more than second place Archie. Lamar finished third with 84 points, followed by College Heights with 45, Humansville with 39, Bronaugh with 22 and El Dorado Springs with 18...

Women 100 Meter Dash Finals Women 200 Meter Dash Finals Women 400 Meter Run Finals Women 800 Meter Run Finals Women 1600 Meter Run Finals Women 3200 Meter Run Finals Women 100 Meter Hurdles Finals Women 300 Meter Hurdles Finals Women 4x100 Meter Relay...

Hazel Cheek Baumgarner passed away at the age of 94 years and 11 months, at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada, Mo., where she had resided the past year and nine months. Hazel was born May 1, 1919, the third child of Chester Raymond Cheek and Wave Tramble (Sharp) Cheek. ...

Paul L. Runion Sr., 83, Independence, Mo., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 27, 2014. He was surrounded by his family and friends. Paul was born Sept. 20, 1930, in Lamar, Mo. He owned and operated Accurate Scale Company for more than 50 years. Paul was a member of Colbern Road Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and reading his bible. He married the love of his life, Betty McGuire, and she survives of the home...

Randall Gene Layher, 64, Moundville, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014, at his home in Moundville, after a brief illness. Randy was born Feb. 6, 1950, in Nevada, to Gottlob Fredrick Layher Jr. and Erma Lavonne Clapsaddle. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Lee Duncan on Nov. 24, 1990, in Nevada, and she survives of the home...

David Byerly and Brittaney Bailey, of Nevada, Mo., and older siblings, Ethen and Brilynn Bailey, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, David Joseph Byerly. David was born at 9:25 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2014, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 20 and 1/4 inches...

Deerfield Two trustee positions are open. Trustee candidates Matt Forgey Age: 29 Lived in town: 25 years. Occupation: account manager. "I'm running because the position was open. I was appointed to the board previously." Bill Smith Age: 67 Lived in town: 35 years...

Sheldon R-8 Three school board positions are open. Marlene Moran Age: 65 Lived in town: 38 years. Occupation: retired. "I've taught for 35 years and I really enjoy the students and the school. I've always worked at small schools so I know their challenges and benefits."...

Hume R-8 Three school board positions open Brad Steuck Age: 36 Lived in town: 14 years Occupation: rancher and farmer. "I'm running because I have three kids in school. I enjoy participating in Hume school activities. I want to have a part in guiding the school. I want to help deal with the good things and the problems."...

Nevada Daily Mail Two Vernon County men involved in a 2009 kidnapping will soon be in court for pre-trial conferences. Doug Stangeland, of Nevada, and Lonnie Swarns, of Rich Hill, are scheduled to appear in a Sussex, N.J., court April 14. According to previous Daily Mail reporting, both men were offered plea bargains, but refused. They have been held in a New Jersey jail since 2010...