Stories from Friday, September 23, 2011

Sept. 1 10:19 a.m.: An accident occurred at Business 71 and U.S. 54 highways involving a van driven by Marlo M. Stansill, Sheldon, Mo., and an SUV driven by Linda C. Daniels, Nevada. No injuries were reported. Sept. 2 12:03 p.m.: An accident occurred at 2250 E. Lincoln Avenue involving a car driven by Lynn D. Sheridan, Sheldon, Mo., and a car owned by Richard A. Lapinski, Westfield, Ind. No injuries were reported...

Robert Edgar Sneed, 78, Nevada, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada, following a brief illness. He was born May 5, 1933, in Cleveland County, Okla., to Harvey Sneed and Edna French Sneed. He married Patricia Smith and she preceded him in death in 1999...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol wants motorists to keep in mind that it's harvest time, so drivers should expect heavier farm machinery traffic, especially on rural highways. Farming plays a vital role in Missouri's economy, history and identity, a news release said...

Nevada police announced earlier this week that a felony warrant has been issued against a 58-year-old Nevada woman, Barbara Trude, who formally resided in the 400 block of West Walnut. Nevada firefighters and police responded to a residential fire on Aug. 15; and, according to a press release from the Nevada Police Department, an investigation by detectives and the State Fire Marshal determined that the fire was deliberately set...

Brandon is a 5-year old boy with a smile that lights up the room. He likes running outside, playing board games and listening to stories. Janae and Jamahl are 10-year-old twins; both are full of life and love. Janae likes to ride her bike. Jamahl likes to play basketball. Alexus is a charming and energetic young lady of 8 who loves country music - especially Taylor Swift. When she grows up, Alexus wants to be a 4th grade teacher...

"Every year when I was in college, I'd get a notice that Uncle Sam wanted me and I'd get a deferment, but the year I graduated, I was drafted into the Army." Thomas L. Harold, rural Nevada, Mo., began his military career on Nov. 16, 1969. He was sent to Fort Jackson, S. C., for basic training and in Advanced Infantry Training...

Students from Ann Whiteaker's fourth grade Truman Elementary class use lye soap, an old-fashioned wash board and galvanized tubs to do some laundry while National Park Service employee Joey Risch gives instruction and encouragement, during the Vernon County History Days held in Nevada on Thursday. ...

By Jason Peake Daily Mail Sports Editor NEVADA--Ashley Shumaker drove in four runs, Christian Novak threw a one-hitter and the Nevada High School softball team knocked off Bolivar 8-0 on Thursday afternoon at Bushwhacker Field. Nevada Coach Tammy Holcomb said Thursday's victory should give her team an added confidence boost as the postseason nears...

By Jason Peake Daily Mail Sports Editor NEVADA -- A second-straight home victory has propelled the Nevada High School volleyball team back to .500. The Tigers improved to 6-6 on the season by knocking off Stockton 25-16, 25-20 on Thursday night. The victory came two nights after a hard-fought win over Carl Junction...