Stories from Friday, April 29, 2011

After discussing the final draft of the update of Nevada's comprehensive plan for nearly two hours Tuesday evening, one thing was clear -- planning commissioners want more from the document they were presented by Smith Kline & Warren, the consulting firm the city hired to help with updating the plan...

It may be happening Friday the 13th, but even the most superstitious won't want to miss this event. A delicious meal, bidding wars, and unique volleyball games are sure to entertain all ages. It's the very first Mother/Daughter Volleyball Fun Night held at Northeast Vernon County High School in Walker. ...

The American Red Cross and the country music industry have teamed up in an effort to boost blood donations. According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone in American needs blood. Since only about 8 percent of eligible blood donors give blood, the need is constant...

An argument over who owns a brown pit bull puppy led to the arrest of 25-year-old Heather N. Sheets, Nevada, on charges of assaulting a police officer, misdemeanor assault and resisting arrest. Nevada police responded to the scene of the puppy-ownership dispute in the 1100 block of North Main Street on Monday, where the victim had allegedly been assaulted by Sheets, who had already left the scene by the time police arrived. ...

Frankie L. Davis, center, Nevada Housing Authority board chairperson, reads a proclamation in honor of Fair Housing Month at an April 20 ceremony at the Vernon County Courthouse during which Vernon County Presiding Commissioner Bonnie McCord, left, and Nevada Mayor Jayne Novak each signed proclamations making the observance official...

Students at the Nevada Head Start finish singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" to Nevada Police Officer Brian Hansen and Nevada Fire Captain Tim Bullard during the facility's community luncheon held Wednesday, April 27. Nearly two dozen city and county officials, firefighters, police officers and others showed up to take tours, read to children, listen to songs and have lunch with the students and staff...

Four writers gathered at a "Meet the Authors" open house and book signing event held at the Nevada Public Library meeting room on Wednesday. All were pleased with the book that sparked the event -- it heralded the release of a new book by Ozark Writers, Inc., (which the group points out is never said "Incorporated:" they always say "ink" to reinforce that obvious connection to the written word...

April 22 9 a.m.: An accident occurred at U.S. 54 and Business 71 highways when a trailer being pulled by an unknown driver broke free, striking an SUV driven by Rebecca M. Luelf, El Dorado Springs, Mo. No injuries were reported. Accident is still under investigation...