Stories from Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Larry Dale "Bogie" Bogart, 62, Sheldon, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Dec. 18, following a lengthy illness. Larry was born May 2, 1954, in Lamar, to Robert Franklin and Georgia Corine (Ford) Bogart. On Feb. 25, 1977, he was united in marriage to Leslie Gintz in Lamar and she survives of the home...

Donald Malcolm Hancock, 84, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, at his home in Nevada following a lengthy illness. Donald was born September 16, 1932, in Thayer, Mo., to Herald Vivian and Elsie U. (Coose) Hancock. He was united in marriage to Frances L. Adams on Oct. 13, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., and she survives of the home...

Next week, the Vernon County courthouse will host two receptions for retiring officials. On Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 1-2 p.m., Neal Gerster, Vernon County Northern District Commissioner for the past 20 years, will be honored at the first floor lobby...

Fifteen students from Nevada Regional Technical Center's Practical Nursing class No. 53 celebrated a milestone achievement Friday evening with a capping ceremony at the Ella Maxwell Performing Arts Center. "Capping is symbolic of the end of basic nursing education and the beginning of more advanced training, including extending education to the patient bedside," said NRTC Nursing Director Linda Douglas. ...

Monday's meeting of the Northeast Vernon County school board gave final approval to policy and regulation changes, reviewed the district budget, and heard reports from its principals and superintendent. Each year, following action by the state legislature, by Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, by Missouri courts and upon advice of the Missouri School Board Association or the district's attorney, superintendents will present to their board various changes to policies and procedures.. ...

The Nevada Tiger varsity wrestling team slotted into an 18th-place finish at Saturday's Battle of Lexington meet held at Wentworth Military Academy and College in Lexington, Mo. Winning the tournament was Buffalo High School with 432 team points, while the Tigers concluded with 104 points...