Stories from Friday, December 8, 2017

Doris A. (Angel) Bell, age 81, of Branson West, Mo., formerly of Nevada, passed away Nov. 30, 2017. She was born on May 18, 1936, to Herbert and Dora Mae (Crews) Angel in Nevada where she continued to live until the family moved to Kansas. Following her 1954 graduation from Osawatomie High School in 1954, Doris joined the United States Air Force. ...

Bookings Dec. 6 Devon T. Smith, writ for court. Douglas E. Scholes, possession of controlled substance, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, trespass, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting/interfering with arrest for a felony. Sherry Rachelle Watkins, hold for Springfield, bond is $1,000...

Dec. 5 Brianna M. Batchelor, speeding 44/30, pleaded guilty. Aaron Becker, speeding 63/40, pleaded guilty. Evan Brock, speeding 42/30, pleaded guilty. Patricia Culbertson, speeding 41/30, pleaded guilty. Matthew C. Davis, speeding 43/30, pleaded guilty...

Nov. 27 Dane and Jackie Perry transferred a warranty deed to James and Tina Keightley. Doug and Lynne Shupe transferred a warranty deed to Benjamin and Hollie Souza. Nancy L. Seely and Remy Boots transferred a warranty deed to Cruz Fernando Gollas Gaeta and Maria Carlin...

I was looking at the December calendar and suddenly remembered that it was past time to send out my Christmas cards. We had always sent a Christmas letter with perhaps a picture or two. It was too late for that now. It has been so hectic this fall we never even got the letter written. ...

The Nevada High School and middle school cross country teams were honored at their postseason awards banquet, held Nov. 29 at the school. Nevada Lady Tiger sophomore Calli Beshore collected first-team All-West Central Conference accolades, first-team All-Area Southwest Coaches Association; while being selected to the Class 3 District 7 All-District team. ...

On April 1, after having been installed as president of the Missouri State Medical Association, Dr. Warren C. Lovinger, Jr. gave an inaugural address in which he stated three goals for his one year term. First, he wanted to promote a renewed pride and professionalism, recognizing that “being a physician is not just a job but a calling and lifestyle.” These could have been dismissed as nice sounding words...

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Nevada High School 2016 grad Trey Pritchett, was in Lawrence, Kan., last weekend, representing Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College at a powerlifing competition held at Crossfit Lawrence. The competition was heavily attended, with 55 schools participating...

The Nevada Tiger football team was honored at its postseason awards banquet, held Sunday, Dec. 3 at the school. Those in attendance included student-athletes, parents and guests. Nevada head football coach Wes Beachler, addressed the audience, discussing the team’s many achievements during the successful 2017 campaign...