Stories from Saturday, October 8, 2016

The Nevada Tigers seventh-grade football team (3-2) roughed up Joplin South Thursday night in Joplin, winning 30-14. Nevada received two rushing touchdowns from Devin Austin, one from Eli Cheaney and one from Kartman Highley. On the defensive side of the ball, Cheaney had two interceptions, while Highley had one. Highley and Logan Marquardt racked up double-digit tackles. The "B" game with Joplin South ended in a 12-12 tie, with Austin and Max Julian scoring TDs...

The Sheldon Panthers Cross Country team competed in several events in mid and late September, including the Stockton Invitational, the 10th Annual Hermitage Invitational held at Outlet Park near Pomme de Terre Dam on September 24th; and the Lamar Invitational held at the Lamar Country Club...

I have had a lot of questions about the new CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) laws that are soon to take effect. This has been covered several times in the paper and radio, but I wanted to take the time and cover it again for those who may have missed any of the information before. There are two dates of importance within the new law (Senate Bill 656), but there are some things I would like to point out before going into the dates and what changes they bring...

Hi neighbors. I hope all is well in Vernon County. This past week I have been in Des Moines to visit my daughter and her family. One of the items on my bucket list has been to ride a passenger train. Although I've never mentioned it to my family, I've also had a secret desire to ride in a boxcar on a train...

jbrann.ndm@gmail.com On Wednesday, after two years on the job as chief juvenile officer for the 28th Judicial Circuit, Jolene Simmons left to open her own law office on the west side of the Nevada Square. "This is my second day on the job and hopefully, by day's end, I will have access to secure files," said Kyra Moorhouse, the new chief juvenile officer...

gfranklin.nevadadailymail@gmail.com Kim Greer's accelerated social studies students spent Thursday recording interviews with Korean War veterans to be submitted to the Korean War Digital History Memorial. "When general quarters goes off at two in the morning, it wakes you up pretty good," Navy veteran Lawrence Greer said...

With the outdoor spotlight on hunting during October, anglers have reason to be active as well. During the fall, many sportsmen welcome diversions such as the baseball playoffs and the World Series; high school, college and professional football and other sports. However, during the autumn months, some fishermen want more than a good football game to keep them indoors, they need to be fishing...

Led by a bruising offensive line and the physical running of feature back Mike Flores visiting Warrensburg throttled the Nevada Tigers 22-0 on Senior Night Friday at Logan Field. The West Central Conference loss drops Nevada to 2-6 overall (1-4 WCC)...

The Nevada Lady Tigers youth-division basketball program is just around the corner. Lady Tigers head varsity coach Brent Bartlett said the camp will emphasize fundamentals and teamwork. The four-week camp for third through sixth-graders will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nevada High School's Wynn Gym. Dates for the camp are: Oct. 15 and 29th, and Nov. 5 and 12th. In addition to Bartlett, camp instructors include NHS assistant basketball coaches Blake Howarth, Lori Thorpe, and Kori Dodson...