Stories from Saturday, December 29, 2018

In a Dec. 20 interview, District 126 Rep. Patricia Pike, R-Adrian, took time to look ahead to the coming legislative session. But before she did that she spoke about a little known piece of Amendment No. 1 which had been adopted by Missouri voters in November’s General Election...

From the completed restoration of Katy Allen Lake to the increase in water rates for needed water plant upgrades, these are a few of the stories that garnered attention in 2018. Finances for the Vernon County Ambulance District continued to improve throughout the year. The petitioned state audit of the district brought a rating of “fair” from State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office, but the noted issues have been resolved. Face-lifts for three ambulances are complete...

Ralph Mattingly was born July 2, 1938 in Denison, Texas, to Guy Ralph Mattingly and Ina Mae (Winnett) Mattingly. Ralph was united with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. Friends and family will gather to celebrate his life on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 1 p.m., at Dannel Funeral Home, 302 S. Walnut, Sherman, Texas. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman. Family visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 2, from noon until 1 p.m., at Dannel Funeral Home...