Stories from Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Vicki and Michael Black are proud to announce the birth of their son August Michael Black. August was born at 8:49 a.m., on Oct. 23, 2007, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20 1/2 inches. Maternal grandparents area Terry and Sue Mattlage, of Pierce City, Mo. Maternal great-grandparent is Virgil Mattlage, of Pierce City, Mo...

George D. Holy, age 78, resident of 1312 S. National Avenue, Fort Scott, died early Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at the Olathe Medical Center, in Olathe, Kan. Funeral arrangements for George Holy will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel.

For the first time since the 1860s, Vernon County will not be using township collectors in the payment of personal property and real estate tax. Vernon County Treasurer Phil Couch and his office will now be assuming the role of county collector as well...

The summer of 2006 had many Missourians talking about extreme drought conditions which left most of the wetlands dry in the west-central part of the state. The temporary loss of habitat forwetland wildlife also translated into reduced hunting opportunity on several Missouri Department of Conservation wetland areas. ...

On Thursday, Oct. 25, Nevada's Animal Control Board members, along with Vernon County People for Pets representatives, met to discuss the possible future of Nevada animal control activities. The Nevada Animal Control Board is made up of five residents appointed by the mayor who act as an advisory board, making suggestions to the city manager in regard to the city animal shelter...

A few of those larger-sized ghouls, goblins, vampires and mummies out tonight -- the night before Halloween -- are actually Cottey College students who will be spending the evening collecting canned goods for Moss House, the local shelter for abused women and their families. Cottey students will be out from 6 to 8 p.m., canvassing the city for nonperishable food items...

Nevada High School's boys cross country team is peaking at the right time. Nevada used solid performances from all five of its runners to finish second in the Class 3 District 6 meet Saturday at Marmaduke Park. The second-place finish earned the Tigers a trip to the state meet at Jefferson City on Saturday, Nov. 3...

MARSHFIELD -- Nevada High School volleyball constructed a tremendous tournament run in 2007. But like most memorable journeys, the trip has to end. For Nevada, the tournament run culminated in the Class 3 Sectional on Saturday afternoon at Marshfield High School. Logan-Rogersville defeated the Lady Tigers 25-18, 25-16...