Stories from Friday, March 25, 2016

Jan (Larimore) Cannon, 66, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on March 23, 2016, at her home in Nevada. Jan was born June 2, 1949, in Omaha, Neb., to William Damon and Leona Dora (Marsh) Larimore. She was united in marriage to John Cannon on July 17, 2013, in Miami, Okla., and he survives of the home...

Mrs. Judith Isabel Longworth Husebo, 69, a resident of 6573 Clark's Neck Road, Washington, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice, Greenville, N.C. A memorial service was held 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, at Grace Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Ben Kifer...

Richard Lee Taylor, 69, of Walker, Mo., died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. He was born on Feb. 23, 1947, in Appleton City, Mo., to James Goldman Taylor and Gladys Delsie Taylor. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 9, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with a visitation at 10 a.m., prior to the service...

Outside this morning (9:32 a.m.), the sun is shining brightly, on this second official day of spring. Last night there was a mild freeze, but it is now 41 degrees (Monday). Later today, the high is expected to rise to 61. I am heading to the golf course in about 45 minutes, and I will be checking for the "smells of spring," that will be my official notification, that the season has actually arrived...

I am sitting at my computer where I can look in three directions outside. Usually in one of those directions there will eventually be something going by on wheels. Today I saw the dust of the school bus, but didn't actually see the bus. For heaven's sake it was 7 a.m. ...

Nevada Daily Mail A Joplin resident is in the hospital following a pursuit with Vernon County Sheriff's deputies early Wednesday morning. According to sheriff's officials, a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on 1725 Road and after running the tags, was notified the vehicle was stolen from Joplin. The deputy called out the pursuit when the vehicle failed to yield...

Nevada Daily Mail Since its inception in 2007, the Vernon County Youth Task Force has sought ways to empower youth and raise awareness on issues critical to the well-being of young people in this area. At their monthly meeting Wednesday, the VCYTF heard the latest plans by the Youth Enrichment Services committee at Nevada High School and focused on the latest project to encourage school attendance...

Nevada Daily Mail Heritage State Bank's branch office in Sheldon will close permanently April 15. "We're still going to be involved in the Sheldon community" according to Heritage president Rob Barrett, but "this is the best option for the business."...

Nevada Daily Mail It is easy to take something for granted that is always present, like going to the kitchen sink and filling a glass with clean, safe water when you need a drink. Wednesday night Nevada residents found they could not avail themselves of a drink from a faucet, when first the water pressure dropped in some places to near zero, and they were advised by the city and Alliance Water Resources they should not drink water from the city's water supply unless they boiled it first until the city announces the results of tests.. ...

Northeast Vernon County Knights freshman pitcher Blane Jones fires a pitch into sophomore catcher Logan Conner, during Wednesday's road-contest against the Sheldon Panthers. NEVC stormed out of the gate, plating nine runs in the top of the first off of Panthers freshman pitcher Brett O' Connor. ...

The Northeast Vernon County Lady Knights picked up its first victory of the season, defeating the Sheldon Lady Panthers 19-18 in seven innings Wednesday evening in Sheldon. NEVC sophomore pitcher Andrea Halcomb pitched into the fifth inning before being replaced by fellow sophomore Peyton Brooks...

According to a recent Nevada Griffons press release, the Griffons coaching staff for 2016 is set. "Ryan Mansfield is returning to Nevada for his ninth year, his eighth as the team's head coach," the press release stated. "Mansfield is currently an assistant coach at MCC-Longview College in Lee's Summit. In addition to his head coaching responsibilities, Mansfield will take on the job of team General Manager...

The Nevada Tigers were unable to overcome six errors Thursday against visiting Carthage, falling 13-2 in five innings. The non-conference loss drops Nevada to 1-1 overall (1-0 West Central Conference). Two errors in the top of the first paved the way to an 8-run inning, as Carthage batted around in the order...

March madness doesn't just apply to basketball or the opening of the trout parks. On March 15, spoonbill snagging season opened. Many snaggers have had their calendar marked since the end of last season. Veteran snaggers like Jon Belcher, Osceola, had their gear ready. Belcher's been after spoonbills for more than 50 years...

Nevada High School's Chaden Brandt and Reagan Bradley, along with the girls 4x100 meter relay team each placed first at a track and field meet hosted by Butler High School Wednesday. In boys competition, Brandt placed first in the 100-meter dash and third in the 200-meter dash...

According to a press release from Alliance Water Resources, the bacteria sample tests are good for the City of Nevada. "No bacteria is present in the system. The water is safe for human consumption." The boil advisory is officially lifted at 10:35 AM, Friday March 25...