Stories from Monday, July 10, 2017

The 2017 Vernon County Youth Fair dog show was well attended Friday evening at the Vernon County Fairgrounds with 11 contestants competing in four events. The competition opened with the showmanship event in which competitors were judged on handling, knowledge, poise and appearance of the exhibitor and grooming of the dog...

In late June, Vernon County Commissioners, Joe Hardin, presiding; Cindy Thompson, northern district; and Everett Wolfe, southern district; took time for a midyear review of county work. In a June 28 story, commissioners discussed bridges, courthouse restoration work and handicap accessibility improvements at the fairgrounds. Commissioners moved on to speak of bonds, economic development and Katy Allen Lake...

Selections for the Golden Valley Vernon County Conference 2017 ALL-GVVC baseball team were recently released, with a half-dozen local players making the squad. Vernon County players making the team, were: Bronaugh senior Kolton Earnest; Northeast Vernon County’s Jackson Coleman and Jaxson Prough; and the Sheldon trio of Kaleb Martin, Jason Leavell and Zavery Lamb...

Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher said Monday afternoon that his department’s investigation concerning the events leading up to the officer-involved shooting which occurred on June 21 had been completed. According to a press release, the Vernon County 911 dispatch center received a call about 2:23 a.m., June 21, in regards to a stolen mini-van near Montevallo. ...

Local racer Scott Johnson found himself in a familiar place Saturday night — Nevada Speedway’s victory lane. Johnson continued to exert his dominance in the Street Stock division, riding pole position to his third victory in as many weeks. Making it that much more impressive, Johnson led the feature from wire-to-wire...

After capping its six-game road swing with a 4-2 victory over the first-place St. Joseph Mustangs Saturday night, the Nevada Griffons returned to Lyons Stadium on Sunday as their five game win streak was snapped by the Clarinda A’s. The loss moves Nevada to 16-15 in MINK League-play. Griffons head coach Ryan Mansfield said he was pleased that his club ripped off a 5-1 record on the recently completed road trip...