Stories from Saturday, June 10, 2017

When a large-scale emergency happens, everything can become extremely busy and at times, even chaotic. Everyone focuses on doing their job and through the chaos and commotion, take control of the scene. Listening to the police radio having non-stop traffic is something you get used to during these types of calls, but one thing you will never get used to is the radio communication turning silent during a large-scale incident...

Most of the Bushwhacker celebration is over, but the finale is worth sticking around for. Saturday, as the final day of Bushwhackers each year, is the day to be on the Nevada Square. Booths offering crafts, food, games artwork and other creations are operated by local clubs and organizations, as well as vendors from around the four-state area...

William Don Stockstill, the first child of Wilbern and Velma Marie (Eggleson) Stockstill, was born Jan. 22, 1929, on the family farm located approximately three miles southwest of Filly, Mo. He passed from this life on June 8. On Aug. 19, 1945, he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at the Missionary Baptist Church in Pacetown, Cedar County, Mo...

Dorothy L. Winters, age 83, formerly of Nevada, passed away Thursday, June 8, at Wes-Vue Nursing Facility in West Plains, Mo., following several years of ill health. Dorothy was born Aug. 13, 1933, in Bates County, Mo., to Clarence and Edna Mitts. She married John Rex Winters on March 23, 1949, in Nevada, and he preceded her in death in 2008...

Boating is becoming increasingly popular every year on the state’s waterways. As predicted there will be lots of people on the water this year due to boating and all the recreational activities associated with it. Whether they are into fishing, swimming, sailing, boat camping or being on the water for a cruise down the lake...

Nevada Middle School is set to hold its summer football camp June 12-14 at Logan Field. The three sessions will go from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Camp participants will be led by the NMS coaching staff, as well as Nevada High head coach Wes Beachler and his varsity staff. Those interested in attending the camp must be entering seventh or eighth grade for the upcoming school year. Participants will receive a camp T-shirt and Powerade...

CHILLICOTHE –– A ninth-inning rally to tie the game wasn’t enough, as the Nevada Griffons fell to the Chillicothe Mudcats 4-3 in a Friday night MINK League contest. The loss drops Nevada to 0-9 overall and 0-7 in MINK League-play, while the Mudcats improve to 5-2 overall (4-2 MINK)...