Stories from Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Antonia "Toni" Lowe, 84, of Harwood, Mo., passed away at her home on June 28, 2008. She was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Kiev, Russia, the daughter of Andrea Marveenh and Anna Stpanova Fedorhenko. Toni was 13 years old when she came home from school one day and was picked up by the Germans. ...

Margaret J. Warren, 90, of St. Paul, Minn., formerly of Nevada, died on Sunday, June 29, 2008, at St. Anthony Park Home, in St. Paul, Minn. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

June 26 There was a vehicle reported stolen at the 700 block of east Ashland, made by Justin McCellan, of Nevada. He reported a 1995 Ford F-250 stolen. The vehicle was recovered by Nevada police inside the city limits. Case is still under investigation...

June 10 Archie A. Drew, Joplin, speeding 46/30. Dakota A. Herren, Milo, expired license plates. Marie D. Hillsman, El Dorado Springs, 54/40 Robert O. Moore, Marsvield, Mo., speeding 55/40. Donald D. Phillips, Springfield, speeding 52/40. Larry C. Sanderson, Nevada, expired license plates...

Faith and Chris Wiggans, of Nevada, and big sisters, Michaela, Madison and Mallory, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother Christopher Shane Wiggans. Christopher was born on June 29, 2008, at 2:35 p.m., at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, and measured 19 1/2 inches...

Dear Editor: Mr. Carpenter, I read your article in Friday's paper with much interest. You brought up some very legitimate points and valid questions that the city manager and council need to address. There is another item that could easily fit into your list that should be of concern to the public...

Republican State Senate Candidate for the 31st District David Pearce's commitment to education in Missouri was recognized today when he received the endorsement of the Missouri State Teacher's Association. "I believe that every child deserves a quality education and I want to thank the Missouri State Teachers Association for recognizing my efforts in the Legislature on behalf of our students," said Pearce, who served on a House committee to rewrite the foundation funding formula. ...

The state of Missouri will soon receive the second increment of a $1,098,450 grant to provide employment and training assistance to workers dislocated as a result of the closing of O'Sullivan Industries in Lamar, which closed in July 2007, laying off 735 people...

Explore the steps to starting a new business with the University of Missouri Extension's "Starting a Small Business: The First Steps" class from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 10, at the Wolf Center located at 801 E 12th Street, Lamar, Mo. "This workshop is designed specifically for those who are thinking about starting a business," said Kathy Macomber, small business development specialist, University of Missouri Extension. ...

The Aug. 5 primary election is just around the corner, and candidates in statewide and county races are lined up and ready to seek your vote. Several county races are contested. August's election narrows the field to one candidate in each party represented...

The Nevada City Council will be holding the second readings of ordinances to increase the city's water and sewer rates as well as an ordinance changing the method of enforcing the city's weed and nuisance regulations when they meet at 7 o'clock tonight, in the Public Safety Building, 120 S. Ash Street...

The Nevada Public Library's traditional summer reading program came to a close last Wednesday, with a special program by Bob Goodin and his puppet friends, who performed for a large audience of summer readers. This summer, 217 children were enrolled in the "Catch the Reading Bug" program...

Despite a piching effort by Griffon Michael Ratigan, his record went to 1-2 at the end of a three-game Jayhawk League series against the Liberal Beejays. The Beejays swept the series. The Griffons now stand with a record of 9-9 in league play and 13-9, overall, after a week-long road trip to Dodge City and Liberal. The Griffons were off Monday and are scheduled to Play at Joplin tonight and will come home to face the Ozark Generals at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at Lyons Stadium...

Nevada High School will be hosting football camps for any third through eighth grader children interested in attending. Camps will be held for students entering seventh and eighth grades on July 22-24, from 6-8 p.m. Third through sixth grades will have camps July 29-31, also from 6-8 p.m...

June 12 Vincent L. Jones, Rich Hill, speding 41/30. Mary J. Warford, Fort Scott, speeding 49/30. Christian A. Willis, Nevada, failure to maintain lane and driving while intoxicated. Donna C. Zillner, Chanute, Kan., speeding 55/40. June 13 Christy L. Johnson, Nevada, expired license plates...