Stories from Friday, April 11, 2014

Pastor Ed Sheridan, 60, a resident of Dawn, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at his residence. Pastor Ed was born the son of Eldon and Helen (Dirks) Sheridan on March 2, 1954, in Nevada, Mo. He was a 1972 graduate of Nevada High School, Nevada. ...

Dustin Tyler Griffith, 28, of Nevada, Mo., passed away April 9, 2014, at his home. He was born Jan. 23, 1986, in Independence, to Ellery Emerson Griffith Jr. and Debra Irene Aldridge. Graveside services for Dustin Tyler Griffith will be scheduled at a later date in Independence, Mo...

Nevada Daily Mail In the final step toward presenting Sheldon a vision plan for the town's next 20 to 30 years, Drury University students gave the community an initial concept at the vision meeting on Monday. "Our goal is to promote a self-sufficient economy based on sustainable practices in order to create a positive community identity, enhancing the community's heritage and new collaborative agricultural partnerships," architecture student Grace Lounsbury said. ...

Nevada Daily Mail Charges have been filed for a Nevada man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in February. Christopher Alan Hoover, 52, faces charges of second-degree domestic assault, kidnapping, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy, first-degree rape or attempted rape, unlawful possession of a firearm and two charges of armed criminal action...

Hi neighbors. As I get older I find myself clinging to habits and avoiding change as much as possible. I like things like I'm used to; whether those things or habits are good or not. I've heard that it takes seven days to establish a habit and three months to ingrain it so much it becomes a habit, instead of something you have to think about before you do it...

I confess I have a strong feeling for the arts and history. I can't remember a time when I didn't find myself involved in participating or being a spectator at artistic events or historical commemorations. Reading with rapture the printed word, marveling at someone's artistry in creating sculpture or a painting, listening to music of all kinds, watching movies and plays, or learning about our past and those who came before us, I find an emotional connection...

There is always someone out there looking for a new way to take your money. Over the last couple of months, money scams have increased; and while most people are recognizing these scams before it is too late, some are finding out the hard way. Here are some of what the most recent scams have included: being notified from a place claiming to be publishers clearing house letting you know you have just won $25,000! All you have to do is pay the fees and taxes up front in the amount of $2,500 and then you will get your check in the mail. ...

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Nevada R-5 Relay for Life team, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the community of Nevada, for helping to make the first Dancing with Our Stars a huge success. Amazingly, the tickets sold in advance were a "sell out" in the new Ella Maxwell Center for the Performing Arts...

CARTHAGE -- The Nevada Middle School eighth-grade boys' track team finished second Tuesday, in the Carthage Tiger Invitational meet. Zach Gardner won the triple jump with a height of 37 feet even, placed second in the long jump at 17-10 and ran second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.30 seconds. Ben Satterfield won the high jump with a height of 5-3 and the 400-meter relay team of Gardner, Shelby Trotter, Hunter Mason and Braxton Shadden took first place with a time of 50.20...

LAMAR -- The Nevada High School track and field squad continued its season Thursday, bringing home a number of strong finishes. In the girls' meet, the 4x200-meter relay team of Kelsey McCall, Chloe Bartlett, Reagan Bradley and Megan hold took first with a time of 2 minutes, 0.58 seconds, while Nikiya Feezell was first in the high jump with a height of 5 feet even, and Hold won the long jump with a distance of 13-9 and the triple jump with a distance of 31-9 3/4. ...

By Eric Wade Daily Mail Sports Editor BRONAUGH -- In a game that lasted 3 hours and featured a total of 29 runs on 20 hits, the Bronaugh Wildcats baseball team attempted a late rally, but ultimately fell short on their home field against a combination team from Montrose and Appleton City...