Stories from Friday, August 8, 2003

Someone has been trying to go to the Church of Christ on Highway 54 west of Nevada. The problem is that they seem to want to get in when no one is there. Pastor Taylor Francis said damage to the rear door of the church building was noticed Sunday morning before services but no action was taken at that time. ...

The local Habitat for Humanity Affiliate plans to dedicate its sixth house this Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. The public is invited to the ceremony and to tour the house. This latest house is located at 929 south Cedar and has been under construction since February. ...

When a thunderstorm during the Vernon County Youth Fair turned the center of the hog barn into a soggy mass of mud through which a raging torrent flowed, the issue was decided in many people's minds. The hog barn needed some serious work. Currently a plan, proposed by Steve Chadd, is to collect donations of $135 each from families and fair supporters who want to donate. ...

100 Years Ago -- August 8, 1903 The Town of Metz was almost swept off the map. Nine buildings destroyed but luckily no lives were lost. Several head of stock were killed in the County and over three hundred little sparrows were killed at the Asylum. ...