Stories from Saturday, April 2, 2016

Senior Logan Lamb headlines the 2016 Sheldon High School track-and-field team. Lamb, who competes in shot-put and discus, qualified for the 2015 state track meet. For the first time in her prep career, Lamb will compete in the javelin throw. "Logan is the only returning team member," fourth-year Sheldon track-and-field coach Kimberley Shroyer said. "She made it to state last year in shot-put...

The Nevada Tigers tennis team fell to Carl Junction 6-3 Thursday at Carl Junction. In No. 1 singles play for Nevada, Nathan McCall fell to Carl Junction's Benjamin Byrd 8-1. At No. 2, Nevada's Jordan Sheehy defeated Drew Irwin 8-4. Nevada's No. 3, sophomore Jace Lanham, was beat 8-3 by Joe Wolf...

This past Tuesday was the filing deadline for elected offices and with no one else filing for the office of sheriff, it appears I will have the opportunity to serve another term as Vernon County Sheriff. Working for the people of Vernon County has taught me a lot and there is nothing else I would rather do! Over the years there have been many opportunities for us to make improvements within the office, and I have had a chance to meet a lot of great people...

Friday was my last day here in Nevada and Vernon County. I am leaving to take a new position with the city of Rolla, Mo., as the Parks and Recreation Director. It is my hope to be able to serve the residents in the community there as I have tried to serve the residents of this county...

Hi neighbors! Although we still have some cold nights ahead, it seems spring has sprung! Now we can cautiously stop worrying about ice and snow and start worrying about thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes. On a personal note, I celebrated another birthday yesterday! It was nice to have family around to celebrate and share a movie with. It's always a shock to wake up one morning and realize you've gained a year overnight...

Nevada Daily Mail While the March 29 Board meeting of the Nevada Regional Medical Center covered many topics, including positive financial news and the welcome of new board member Candice Moore, nothing had more strategic significance than a 30-minute discussion on present and future payment systems...

Fifth inning offensive fireworks lifted the Nevada Tiger to a 6-2 victory over Warrensburg. The Thursday night road win improves Nevada to 3-1 overall and 3-0 in the West Central Conference. Nevada trailed 2-0 heading into the top of the fifth inning...

Joy Hawks I have lived in Nevada for over 40 years. I am married to my husband, Bob, who is retired from 3M. We have eight children; seven sons and one daughter. I am a registered nurse and have retired from the Vernon County Health Department after 32 years with the WIC program...

The white bass run has gotten underway on Southwest Missouri lakes and streams. With the water temperature hitting the 50s, whites started moving up spawning streams, and anglers were on hand to intercept them. All it took for me to get excited about catching white bass was a call from Les Jarman, who just the day before, along with his son, Luke, had caught lots of whites. ...

Nevada Daily Mail Lorie Harter has been named the new publisher of the Nevada Daily Mail, Nevada News and the operation's print shop and digital platforms. She succeeds Floyd Jernigan, who is leaving to take a position as director of parks and recreation with the city of Rolla, Mo...