Stories from Tuesday, May 30, 2017

In the world of Missouri assessors, even numbered years are the time to update files on new construction and remodeling while odd numbered years, such as 2017, are called a “Reappraisal Year.” Earlier this month – Vernon County Assessor, Cherie Roberts – sent out notices to owners of some 2,260 properties, informing them of an increase in the fair market value...

“This cemetery was started 150 years ago,” Mikki Johnson told the 35 people attending the Memorial Day ceremony at Welborn Cemetery located northwest of Moundville Saturday morning. Johnson said that Boy Scout Troup 42, from the Nevada United Methodist Church, was raising a flag that had flown over the U.S. Capitol...

The annual Memorial Day Service was held at Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City on Monday morning and was well attended. “Today, we honor those who have fallen,” Pastor Roger Beach said. More than two dozen area residents turned out for the Memorial Day event which featured patriotic songs led by Julie Wilson and a guest speaker, Pastor Roger Beach...

On Sunday George T. Lyons Jr. visited Lyons Stadium, named in honor of his father, George Sr. George Lyons Sr. made his Major League debut as a 29-year-old rookie in September of 1920 with the St. Louis Cardinals. An Illinois native, Lyons Sr. pitched in seven games that year with the Cardinals, going 2-1 with an earned run average of 3.91...

The Nevada Daily Mail announces that editorial assistant Nick Wright will be moving to the editor’s position effective June 1. Wright began his career in journalism in 1999 working as a photographer for multiple papers and wire agencies in the Dallas, Texas, area. Eventually working his way to photo editor at a daily paper there...

The city of Walker discussed whether or not to return a recently purchased water pump among other issues during the regular monthly meeting on May 23. Following approval of the minutes and the bills, Mayor Phil Martin asked for an update on the purchase of a trash [water] pump that was approved by the board in April...

Representing Nevada High School at the Missouri Class 4 State track-and-field meet Saturday in Jefferson City, student-athletes Calli Beshore and Kayden Ast capped Nevada’s track-and-field season on a high-note. Competing in the 1600-meter run, freshman Beshore finished in 13th-place with a time of 5:32. Ast, a sophomore, placed 14th in the long jump, recording a jump of 20-feet, three and 3/4 inches...

Back for their 32nd season on the diamond, the Nevada Griffons’ 2017 opener is slated for 7 p.m., Thursday at home against the Midwest Nationals. The Griffons concluded the 2016 campaign with the MINK League’s No. 1 ranked offense. Additionally, the Griffons led the way with a dozen players selected to the MINK South Division All-Star team in ’16...