Stories from Saturday, February 1, 2014

Robert Eugene Driver, 47, of Nevada, Mo., passed away Jan. 30, 2014, at his home. He was born Feb. 12, 1966, in Nevada, to Judson B. Driver and Dorothy L. (Ryan) Driver. Following his school years, Robert was united in marriage to Mary Louise Pilcher and together they raised four daughters...

Lorraine H. Groom, 99, Nevada, Mo., passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at Nevada Regional Medical Center, in Nevada, after a brief illness. Lorraine was born Dec. 26, 1914, in Jasper, Mo., to Walker W. Hubbard and Ethel S. (Johnson) Hubbard. She was united in marriage to Elroy Groom June 26, 1937, in Carthage, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1986...

In November of last year the Vernon County Sheriff's Office signed a contract with Greene County in an attempt to bring additional revenue into Vernon County. With the increased population in the jail additional staff was required, and this month a full-time transportation position was added to the Sheriff's Office...

Hi neighbors. It's not spring yet. I can't remember if the groundhog is supposed to see his shadow (meaning the sun is out) and there will be an early spring; or if there will be a longer stretch of winter weather if he does or does not see his shadow. Guess I need to do some research...

We're past the halfway point of the school year. The young people are settled in to the routine of books and classes. We as parents have also settled in to our routine of preparation, homework, and after school events. That routine should include a healthy dose of support and volunteerism...

Nevada Daily Mail On Jan. 26 the cost to mail a one-ounce first class letter increased from 46 cents to 49 cent. Each additional ounce increased from 20 cents to 21 cents. And postcards increased from 33 cents to 34 cents. This is the first price increase greater than the increase in the Consumer Price Index...

Nevada Daily Mail The Western Missouri 911 Dispatch Center has found a way to help non-English speakers in emergency situations. Next month, the dispatch center will begin using a translation service called Language Line to connect dispatchers and law enforcement officials with a third-party translator. The program is offered through AT&T and provides translation for more than 200 languages...

Nevada Daily Mail A partnership between the Nevada Police Department and Moss House will focus exclusively on curbing domestic violence within the city. The two organizations will work together on the Victim Advocacy Response Program to create stronger investigations and resource assistance for victims of domestic violence...

Nevada Daily Mail Sheldon's Quacky Quilters are helping Sheldon's graduating class fund higher education once again this year one block at a time. "We give the quilt away on senior night, Feb. 18," quilter Vicki Jadlot said. "We've been doing this for about six years. We've made as much as $450 in the past."...