Stories from Saturday, June 30, 2018

I once spoke to someone while at a call who told me about some ideas he had for starting his own business so he could finally do what he had always wanted in life. His story included some progress along the way, but it also included many setbacks. Our conversation drifted to the ‘American Dream’ and the opportunities we still have in the United States. Our country has been built on people who defied all odds and achieved what others said could not be done...

Hi neighbors. I hope you like mid-week holidays because July 4 falls on Wednesday this week. Although several may take off the following Thursday and Friday to have a week-long weekend, most workers will celebrate the single day and return to their routine afterward...

Nevada County Club welcomes new club manager Mallorie Ast. “Definitely a place where change is happening,” Ast said of the club. “Hopefully a new perspective will bring fresh and creative ideas to the club.” Ast, 25, is a Nevada native and studied hotel/restaurant management at College of the Ozarks where she also worked at the Keeter Center...

Josh Bristyan was a menace on the base paths Friday night at Lyons Stadium, swiping five bags and collecting three hits as the Griffons doubled up the visiting Chillicothe Mudcats, 8-4. The victory keeps the Griffons (11-9) in first place in the MINK South Division. Nevada entered Friday’s contest a half-game up on both the Jefferson City Renegades and Ozark Generals. Those squads met Friday in Republic. The final score, however, was unavailable as of press time...