Stories from Friday, October 26, 2007

Springfield -- the one in Illinois -- has long been on our list of places to visit, but my wife and I always found excuses to go other places. Until last weekend, that is. It has been our custom for several years to plan a long weekend away from home when the cool weather of autumn arrives. ...

In the past few years, athletes from around the world have been caught in the use of a variety of performance enhancing drugs. The most recent of these is a substance called human growth hormone. I recently became interested in finding out more regarding this substance. ...

Dear editor: The "Brothers Pig" are a self-named group of NHS boys who support and cheer loudly for our NHS volleyball team. Their enthusiasm, loyalty and creativity are above reproach. The Pigs have attended every home game in large numbers, and even though their numbers are few at away games, they roar with spirit...

For more than two hours last Saturday members of the Nevada Parks Boards tossed out ideas and talked about what should be done to make the parks sales tax projects become a reality, as well as voted on two recommendations for the city council to help move the projects forward...

According to family and friends of the victim, Jason Hallam, 26, of Nevada continues to fight for his life after being hit by a car during an incident last week at Elmwood Estates. Representatives of St. John's hospital in Joplin, where Hallam continues to be treated in the intensive care unit, were unable to confirm the extent of his injuries due to privacy laws. ...

The one-of-a-kind comedian, Amy Anderson, is scheduled to bring her world famous stand-up showcase to Cottey College on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in Raney Dining Room. Amy Anderson is a Korean American, reared by a Swedish family in Minnesota. Through her unique upbringing she realized her potential as a comedian. ...

JEFFERSON CITY â€" In response to increasing concerns about antibiotic-resistant infections caused by the MRSA bacteria known as the superbug, Gov. Matt Blunt has directed the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to increase its efforts to send prevention information to schools and communities. The governor also announced that Missourians can find important information about the superbug at the Missouri health department's Internet site at www.dhss.mo.gov...

Special to the Daily Mail The congregation of Cornerstone Baptist Church of Nevada, located at 427 N. Cedar, will be celebrating their 5th Anniversary this Sunday, Oct. 28, in their newly renovated building. The anniversary celebration will begin with the 10:30 a.m. worship service, the Rev. Curtis Townley, director of Missions for the Osage River Baptist Association will be the keynote speaker...

In a battle of football teams that could easily sport much better records than their 2-6 marks, Nevada High School hosts Seneca today at 7 p.m. at Logan Field. Nevada, which started the season winning two of its first three games before quarterback Ronnie Herda was lost for the season due to a knee injury in Week 4, has plenty to play for in the final two weeks of the season...

The Nevada Tiger youth basketball coaching staff will conduct a series of instructional sessions followed by a series of game-like situations for all interested boys in grades 3-6. All sessions will be held in Wynn Gymnasium at Nevada High School. The instructional sessions for grades 3-4 will be 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays Nov. 3, 10 and 17 while grades 5-6 take to the floor from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m...

Nevada High School's spectacular Class 3 volleyball tournament run resumes Saturday afternoon. Nevada (14-14-3) faces off with Logan-Rogersville (19-11-4) in a 4:30 p.m. Sectional title match at Marshfield High School. The winner advances to the state quarterfinals, against the survivor of Carl Junction (28-4-1) and Reeds Spring (28-5), in a match set for 6 p.m...