Stories from Friday, October 15, 2021

LAMAR — In an atmosphere that felt more like the state championship than a Big 8 West title match, the Nevada High School volleyball team lost to rival Lamar 3-1 on the road Thursday night. The win secured a regular-season conference championship for the home team, which improved to 23-4 overall and 6-0 in Big 8 West play. But the visiting Lady Tigers (12-15-1, 5-1) certainly made Lamar earn it...

HARRISONVILLE — With so many underclassmen on the roster, it’s understandable that players on the Nevada High School softball team were admittedly nervous heading into their Class 4 District 7 semifinal game against host Harrisonville on Wednesday. And when the Wildcats’ leadoff batter blasted a home run over the center field fence, one might assume the jitters were quickly replaced by panic...

In recognition of the nationwide observance of October as Housing America Month, the Nevada Housing Authority held its annual Resource Fair at the Crawford House, in Nevada. "We invite our community partners to come out and join us to share resources," noted Nevada Housing Authority Director Carol Branham. ...

John Lee Hudson, age 69, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Oct. 7, 2021, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. John was born in Mt. Grove, Mo., to Meredith Albert Hudson and Fern Beth (St. Clair) Hudson on April 24, 1952. John attended High School in Weaubleau, Mo. and graduated in 1972. He worked as an Animal Control Officer and went on to become a Police Officer in Nevada, Mo. Later, he worked for Walmart, in Nevada, and Gladstone, Mo., retiring in 2011 and moved to Springfield, Mo...