Stories from Saturday, June 27, 2015

June 29: @ Joplin, 7 p.m. June 30: Home doubleheader vs. Ozark, 6 p.m. (30th birthday bash with birthday cake served to all attending; Dollar Dog Night sponsored by Morrison-Post Insurance). July 1: @ St. Joseph, 7 p.m. July 2: @ Ozark, 7 p.m...

The 46th Annual Four-ball Invitational Golf Tournament was held June 13-14 at the Nevada County Club, with Jason Schultz and Jay Reichard winning by six strokes with a score of 125. The pair fired a first day 61 on the 18-hole par 70 course, and followed up Sunday with a 64 to collect the $650 first-place prize. ...

The Nevada Neptunes Swim Team will be hosting a Swim Meet Invitational this weekend, June 27 and 28 at Walton Aquatic Center. The meet is open and the public is welcome to attend. This Invitational meet will begin at 9 a.m. both days and will feature approximately 475 swimmers and their families from four states (Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas & Oklahoma). Swimmers range in age from 5 -- 18 and will be competing in both individual and relay events over the course of the meet...

Nevada Daily Mail One of the most catchable fish in Missouri waters, especially in the summer months is the group known as panfish. The peak catching time is now. In late June and early July, concentrations of bluegills will be spawning along shallow lake or pond shores. Look for craters of round light spots on the bottom, which are the nest sites...

Thomas Edwin Ketterman, 66, of Nevada, passed from this life on June 24, 2015, at his home. He was born May 30, 1949, in Nevada, the son of Charles H. and Reba Jean (Robison) Ketterman. On July 26, 1969, he was united in marriage to Virginia Ann (Piersma) Ketterman and she survives of the home. Their union was blessed with three children...

Daniel "Blue" Boyd Dickey, 74, of Liberal, Mo., passed from this life on June 25, 2015, at Barton County Memorial Hospital, in Lamar. He was born Dec. 20, 1940, in Bronaugh, the son of Charles Ivan and Ruth Maxine (Worsley) Dickey. He was united in marriage to Zella Jane (Janie) Crowe and she preceded him in death on June 27, 2007. ...

This is the time of year when people will be taking vacation, heading to the lake, or taking a weekend camping trip. This is also a time of the year when burglaries begin to rise, and some of the reason is because of the unoccupied homes. There are several things that can be done to help secure a house while you are away...

Hi neighbors. The summer season has already hit with heat, mugginess and things to do. People will be traveling for fun-filled vacations and for family reunions. It's that time of year! As the week between two holidays, this is similar to the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Father's Day has passed and the Fourth of July weekend is not yet here. Perfect time for get-togethers with family...

Community pride shows itself in a variety of ways. The places where we work and live are good indicators. Our activities and how we choose to spend our time are others. Our towns often show their community pride in their schools and their athletic teams...

Nevada Daily Mail Additional warrants have been issued for a suspect in multiple theft cases. According to a press release from the Vernon County Sheriff's Office, three misdemeanor warrants and two felony warrants have been issued for Jeremy Pyle for receiving stolen property. ...

Nevada Daily Mail The United Way of Vernon County is accepting budget requests for the upcoming 2015 United Way campaign. Requests must be submitted by noon Friday, July 17, in order to be considered as a member agency for this year's drive. Requests should include a brief history of the organization, approximately how many people are served in Vernon County, the amount requested, a detailed summary of how United Way money will be used, and your federal tax ID number...

Nevada Daily Mail Cottey College hosted a ceremonial placing of the last brick on the wall facing Cherry Street in Nevada Friday afternoon for the new Judy and Glenn Rogers Fine Arts Building. The building was named after Judy, who retired as Cottey's 11th president, and her husband Glenn, for their years of service to the college...