Stories from Thursday, June 10, 2010

Jessica and David Read, of Bronaugh, and big sister Isabel, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother, Isaiah William Read. Isaiah was born at 8:30 p.m., on June 4, 2010, at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 21 3/4 inches...

May 28 Kody L. Ellifrits, Nevada, no proof of insurance. Jeremy D. Evans, Nevda, speeding 61/45. Douglas E. Forkner, Nevada, seat belt law. Michael C. Jackson, El Dorado Springs, failure to register vehicle, no proof of insurance, expired license plates, seat belt law and driving while revoked...

Vernon County Assessor Cherie Roberts announced Wednesday that the board of equalization will begin meeting at 9:30 a.m., July 19, at the Office of the County Commission, located in the Vernon County Courthouse, to hear those who disagree with the values of real estate and personal property established by the assessor for tax year 2010. The board tentatively plans to conclude hearings by 4:30 p.m. July 19...

This summer, the Nevada Parks and Recreation Department wants everyone to know there's plenty to do in Nevada. Coming this weekend is morning of fun and fitness that's on its way to becoming a tradition in Nevada -- the third annual Bushwhacker 5k run. The race will begin at 7 a.m., Saturday, June 12, at the corner of Cherry and Washington streets...

Dealing with lots of rain water and flooding is nothing new to the Schell City area as evidenced by the photos shared by Larry Buckles and Nancy McCrery that were taken by their mother, the late Mary Buckles. There also was an article from the Schell City Ledger in 1951 stating: "Floods Are Worst In The History Of Schell City As Osage Overflows:...

Sunshine. After the recent rains that soaked the ground all around Nevada, that should be a welcome change in scenery. Don't tell that to the Nevada Red Sox AA baseball team. Red Sox left fielder Easton Mitchell and shortstop Grant Wolfe proved to be far from fond of the sunlight as it wreaked havoc on their efforts to aid their squad in its attempts to put down Webb City in Wednesday's home contest. ...

Do you ever think that we have too many choices today? Tonight I had a new book I wanted to read. But I was also tired from doing some deep housecleaning that I am not used to doing. I decided that it would be more relaxing to just get in the lounge chair and watch TV. I wouldn't have to think about much of anything, and could maybe even doze off a little...

To increase awareness of the need for online safety, the United States Senate has passed a resolution declaring June as National Internet Safety Month. The increase in identity theft and Internet fraud has led to an effort by many groups to try and educate children and teens as well as corporations, organizations and individuals to the dangers posed by making information available on the Internet...