Stories from Tuesday, July 27, 2004

By Lynn A. Wade Nevada Daily Mail The Capri Bowl will soon re-open -- and Marie Reynolds, manager and owner Robert Reynolds' mother says the facility's equipment will be state-of-the-art, but the atmosphere is intended to remain the same family-oriented place patrons expect from Capri Bowl...

By Steve Moyer Nevada Daily Mail It's that time once again, Vernon County's Relay for Life kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. with the entertainment starting at 7 p.m. The annual event, part of the American Cancer Society's cancer awareness and fund-raising campaign, marks a decade of observance here in Vernon County...

Absentee ballots now available for Aug. 3 election Absentee ballots for the Aug. 3 primary election are available at the County Clerk's office in the Vernon County Courthouse. Registered voters may request an application for an absentee mail out ballot by calling the Clerk's office at (417) 448-2500...

By Joe Warren Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Griffons wrapped up their final home stand of the season on Sunday, splitting a doubleheader with the Liberal BeeJays at Lyons Stadium. The Griffons won the first game 3-2 behind a strong pitching performance by starter Bud Norris and a clutch home run by designated hitter Mickey Nichol...

Nevada Daily Mail The Dirt Dawgs, a local Under-10 softball team, won a tournament in Joplin on Saturday, winning all four games they played. It was the first tournament win for the 12-player team. The tournament was held at the Four Seasons Complex...