Stories from Wednesday, March 25, 2020

With the recent order from Missouri Governor Parson for mandatory social distancing, many have found themselves quarantined wondering what to do to pass the time until the order is lifted. Complying with the statewide order for social distancing is vital, but there are activities that can be engaged in while doing so. The following are some examples:...

The Missouri Department of Conservation has announced they are temporarily waiving requirements for fishing permits, as well as trout tags — beginning Friday, and running through April 15. “The current public-health emergency caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) has many Missourians and others looking for safe ways to get outside in nature,” said MDC Director Sara Parker Pauley...

In light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (in conjunction with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry) provided an update to business owners and chamber leaders in her congressional district during a conference call Tuesday afternoon...

Despite the challenges of social distancing and how to protect both the Council and the members of the public, the City of Nevada City Council convened at their regular time Tuesday evening, although the meeting had been delayed a week due to the COVID-19 crisis. Social distancing requirements led to the use of teleconferencing and Facebook Live in order to conduct the evening’s business...

Community leaders gathered via conference call on Wednesday morning for the second week in a row. The conference call among community partners and leaders has become a weekly way to stay informed about the local response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Updates were given by local agencies and organizations on what is being done to prepare and provide safety to the community. These updates are as follows:...

Terry Wayne Pilcher, 65, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Lamar, Mo. Terry was born March 11, 1955, in Nevada, to George W. and Letha M. (Tuttle) Pilcher. On Sept. 5, 1992, he was united in marriage to Kim McKeurley in Nevada and she survives of the home...

Randall Joe Handly, 71, a resident of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kan. He was born on Dec. 4, 1948, in Metz, Mo., the son of Jim Bob and Mary (Ochs) Handly. He graduated from Metz High School in 1966. Following graduation he worked as a computer programmer for Fleming Foods and Volume Shoe, both in Topeka, Kan., and The Western Insurance Company in Fort Scott, Kan...

Terry Wayne Pilcher, 65, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Lamar, Mo. Terry was born March 11, 1955, in Nevada, to George W. and Letha M. (Tuttle) Pilcher. On Sept. 5, 1992, he was united in marriage to Kim McKeurley in Nevada and she survives of the home...

Randall Joe Handly, 71, a resident of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020, at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kan. He was born on Dec. 4, 1948, in Metz, Mo., the son of Jim Bob and Mary (Ochs) Handly. He graduated from Metz High School in 1966. Following graduation he worked as a computer programmer for Fleming Foods and Volume Shoe, both in Topeka, Kan., and The Western Insurance Company in Fort Scott, Kan...