Stories from Friday, March 20, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, Nevada's 3M plant is taking action. Plant manager Richard Wates said 3M is utilizing a preparedness plan in order to keep its employees safe. "We're executing that plan," Wates told the Daily Mail on Thursday. "We have the protocols and procedures we are implementing to protect our employees. Our No. 1 priority is to protect our employees. There's nothing more important than their safety and health."...

In a conference call coordinated by the City of Nevada Wednesday morning, community health, business, educational, faith, government, and media partners joined together to share pertinent information in regards to the local response to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). “Our main focus of the call today is to establish a communication pipeline,” stated Interim City Manager Mark Mitchell. “To keep everyone up to date.”...

It was announced this week that area schools will further postpone classes in the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Nevada R-5 According to the Nevada R-5 School District's website, "Nevada R-5 will be closed now through April 3 in an effort to help isolate the spread of COVID-19. This closure affects all school programming, including before- and after-school activities, all athletic and extracurricular practices and competitions, and all weekend events."...

According to a press release from the Vernon County Commission, the Vernon County Courthouse is now closed to the public. If you are needing assistance, call the office that you need to contact: Assessor Cherie Roberts — (417) 442-2530 Circuit Clerk...

The following is a press release from the office of Missouri Governor Mike Parson: As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis continues, Governor Mike Parson and his administration are working each day to respond and protect the health and well-being of Missourians...

The following information is provided by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services: As of 9:05 a.m., Friday, March 20, there are now 47 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) in the state of Missouri. Of the 395 patients tested at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory and Center for Disease Control (CDC), 369 of those tests were negative and 26 were positive. ...

The City of Nevada announced Friday afternoon that all essential City Operations are fully staffed and available. According to the release, "Our top priority is the health, safety and welfare of our staff and our citizens." The following updates to the City of Nevada operations and services will go into effect Monday, March 23:...

Geraldine Louise (Bankus) Ogle was born in Sullivan County, Mo., near the town of Milan on March 29, 1916. She entered Heaven’s Gate on March 18, 2020, in Nevada, Mo., at the age of 103. Geraldine was the first born and only daughter of John A. and Betty Blanche (Hays) Bankus. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother...

Marjorie Aileen Havens Seitz, 86, Nevada, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, Mo. Marjorie was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Norton, Kan., to Harry Otis and Vivian Marie Havens. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1951. She married Marvin Leon Bley on March 18, 1951, in Nevada, Mo.; and to this 11-year union, five children were born...

Warren Lee Rolando, 78, Sheldon, Mo., died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home in Sheldon. Warren was born Dec. 22, 1941, in Joliet, Ill., to Fred Warren and Lola Mae (Briggs) Rolando. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 20, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at Farkas Funeral Home in Joliet, Ill., at a later time...

Terry Wayne Pilcher, 65, Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Memorial services will be announced at a later time. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

Geraldine Louise (Bankus) Ogle was born in Sullivan County, Mo., near the town of Milan on March 29, 1916. She entered Heaven’s Gate on March 18, 2020, in Nevada, Mo., at the age of 103. Geraldine was the first born and only daughter of John A. and Betty Blanche (Hays) Bankus. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother...

Marjorie Aileen Havens Seitz, 86, Nevada, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, Mo. Marjorie was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Norton, Kan., to Harry Otis and Vivian Marie Havens. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1951. She married Marvin Leon Bley on March 18, 1951, in Nevada, Mo.; and to this 11-year union, five children were born...

Terry Wayne Pilcher, 65, Nevada, Mo., died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Memorial services will be announced at a later time. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com.

Warren Lee Rolando, 78, Sheldon, Mo., died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home in Sheldon. Warren was born Dec. 22, 1941, in Joliet, Ill., to Fred Warren and Lola Mae (Briggs) Rolando. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 20, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada. Funeral services will be held at Farkas Funeral Home in Joliet, Ill., at a later time...