Stories from Saturday, January 7, 2017

If the Sheriff's Office were a "business" then it would be safe to say business is booming. With the holiday season just behind us, we have seen an increase over the past week in thefts, pursuits, and domestic violence calls. Because of the nature of out-of-county housing and the income that it generates in our jail, sometimes it feels more like we're running a business then a regular jail...

Hi neighbors. One of my Christmas presents was the complete boxed set of all eight seasons of "Monk" the television show. Long-term readers of this column will remember when, this show first aired and how caught up in it I was. Nicknamed the defective detective, Adrian Monk was a character with multiple problems. The show begins with him just coming out of a three-year near catatonic state brought on by the sudden car bombing death of his wife...

Missouri's 31st Senatorial District "[I]t is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue." John Adams, 2nd President of the U.S. We all have our own opinions about the recent presidential election. ...

University of Missouri Extension in Bates County welcomes Doug Scotten as the new Ag Business Specialist. The position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating agricultural business educational programs in the support of crop and forage production, livestock production, and overall agriculture production. ...

Nevada Daily Mail Looking for a place to donate those extra dresses that have been outgrown or not worn in a while? Consider donating them to the Father-Daughter Dance Dressing for Dad Boutique. We are currently taking dresses, shoes and jewelry. The dress exchange will be held January 21st at the Franklin P. Norman Community Center from 9 am to 12 pm. We will accept donations between now and the boutique at the community center...

jbrann.ndm@gmail.com Prior to the start of the three-hour hearing for the sheriff's office and jail budget, Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher gave an update on the first batch of prisoners from Springfield, being housed at Nevada. "We sent out two prisoner transports on Tuesday, one to Springfield and the other to Taney County, to pick up city of Springfield prisoners," Mosher said. "They brought back a total of 18 prisoners whom we booked into our jail."...

NRTC The health science program at Nevada Regional Technical Center prepares students for a future in the health care industry. Work-based learning allows students the opportunity to see how classroom and lab instruction develop the technical skills they will put to use. The focus of the program is for students to earn their CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certifications by the end of the school year...

Cottey College head volleyball coach Marla Kannady-Foreman has announced the recent signings of two Missouri high school seniors ---- Rhandi Pendergraft of Cassville, and Geneva McGrath of Osceola. Pendergraft, who attends Cassville High School, won the team's "passing award" for recording the highest passing percentage at 89 percent. Pendergraft is versatile, as she has excelled playing three different positions ---- defensive specialist, setter and outside hitter...

The Sheldon Panthers were defeated 70-53 in a non-conference road contest Thursday night against the Archie Whirlwinds. Archie went on top 25-13 after one quarter of play, and led 46-34 at halftime. Archie then outscored Sheldon 24-19 in the second half for the final 17-point margin...

The Bronaugh Lady Wildcats flexed its muscle in a Golden Valley Vernon County Conference showdown with the Montrose Lady Bluejays Friday night in Bronaugh. Bronaugh's decisive 50-33 victory improves the Lady 'Cats to 10-1 overall and 4-0 in GVVC-play. Montrose, led by talented freshman Abby Vogel, suffered just its second loss of the season, as it entered Friday's game 8-1 overall and 4-0 in GVVC-play...

As we ran out of time in 2016, it was a good year for most outdoors minded people. A look back shows it sta++rted out good and ended up the same. Hunting was good for most game and fishing never ended even as the new year started. The old year saw 14 fishing records recorded. ...

The Nevada Tigers cruised to an impressive 66-56 non-conference victory over the Carthage Tigers Friday night at Wynn Gym. The Tigers second consecutive victory coming off Christmas break improves Nevada to 7-3 overall. The Tigers jumped out to a strong start offensively, specifically 6-foot-5 forward Clay Gayman who set the tone early, scoring the Tigers first eight points via two post buckets, an 8-foot jumper, and a fast break dunk...