Stories from Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Due to the widespread COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, many people across the nation are being forced to file for unemployment due to furloughs and being laid-off. If you are in an industry that is deemed "non-essential," it is important to note that there has been an expansion in unemployment coverage due to the recently passed $2 trillion relief bill...

In these uncertain times Sheldon (R-8) High School senior Meckinize McCartney is doing her best to make life a little easier for her fellow classmates. With the spring semester postponed until at least April 24, McCartney has remained busy delivering meals to the homes of community members. ...

During a brief teleconference meeting of the Nevada Regional Medical Center's Board of Directors on Tuesday, COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) testing, access to ventilators, and donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were discussed. In his C.E.O board report, Steve Branstetter noted, “Our current focus has been the ever-changing updates surrounding COVID-19. ...

Vickie Sue Koehn, daughter of Melvin and Viola Koehn, was born Feb. 24, 1961, in Hutchinson, Kan. She went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020, in Nevada, Mo., reaching the age of 59 years. She was surrounded by her family at her bedside. Vickie grew up and attended school in Walker, Mo. On March 14, 1975, Vickie was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The evidence of her commitment to God throughout her life gives us assurance of her salvation...

Vickie Sue Koehn, daughter of Melvin and Viola Koehn, was born Feb. 24, 1961, in Hutchinson, Kan. She went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020, in Nevada, Mo., reaching the age of 59 years. She was surrounded by her family at her bedside. Vickie grew up and attended school in Walker, Mo. On March 14, 1975, Vickie was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The evidence of her commitment to God throughout her life gives us assurance of her salvation...