Stories from Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The town of Schell City commemorated its seventh annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday evening, June 24. This year's theme, "Independence Day," set the stage for a patriotic gathering that drew residents and visitors alike. The festivities commenced with an invocation prayer led by Pastor Ken Swartz of the Christian Church. ...

The Nevada Park Board met in regular session Monday evening at the Franklin P. Norman City/County Community Center. Board Chair Cyndia Haggard relayed updates from Park Director Richard Brockman, who was unable to be in attendance. It was noted that parts have been ordered to fix and replace slides at Radio Springs Park's upper playground area...

Douglas Marion Pryor, 61, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Doug was born on May 6, 1962, in Nevada, to James and Beverly (Crump) Pryor. Doug was raised in Nevada. He later moved to Kansas City where he married Mary Sanders. ...

Tina Louise Eisenbeiss, 51, Nevada, Mo., died on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. There are no services are planned at this time. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

The Nevada Griffons were scheduled to play the Joplin Outlaws Tuesday evening at Lyons Stadium, but due to an irrigation issue, the Griffons announced that it will now be on Wednesday afternoon for a double header starting at 5 p.m. “There was an irrigation problem on the field,” stated Nevada Griffons General Manager Kevin Williams. ...