Stories from Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Another Vernon County Youth Fair has now become history. Fair board members have expressed that the fair was a good one and successful. The weather cooperated and there were good crowds. It certainly was highly successful and an event that is good for the youth and all who are involved. An event of this type is successful as result of a large number of people having input into the occasion. It is a tradition that started in 1946 as a 4-H and FFA show and it remains strong...

Delton V. Armstrong, 85, Jefferson City, Mo., formerly of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2008, at the Capital Regional Medical Center, Jefferson City, Mo.. He was born June 9, 1923, in Joplin, Mo., to Delton V. Armstrong and Wilma Irene Wood Armstrong. He married Norma Lee Brown on Jan. 3, 1944, in Encino, Calif., and she survives of the home...

Crystal Gayle Evans and siblings Drake Dean Evans and Electra Fae Evans, of Walker, are proud to announce the birth of their son and baby brother Damion Conner Evans. Damion was born at 9:37 a.m., on July 11, 2008, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 21 inches...

June 22 Donna D. Cassell, Nevada, speeding 53/40. Angel Salcido-Flores, Wichita, Kan., speeding 55/40. William A. Sauerwine, Nevada, driving while revoked. Theresa Sorensen, Nevada, expired license plate and no proof of insurance. Myla C. Springston, Walker, speeding 54/40...

Ashton Finley and Josh Hostetter, of Nevada, are proud to announce the birth of their son Frank Christopher Trydp Hostetter. Frank was born at 9:20 p.m., on July 9, 2008, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 19 3/4 inches...

July 11 There were reports of a check well being in the Schell City area, an alarm in the Schell City area, a burglary in the Bronaugh area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area, a traffic stop in the Sheldon area, a vehicle accident in the Walker area, suspicious activity in the Arthur area, a grass fire in the El Dorado Springs area, a stranded motorist in the Nevada area, a controlled burn in the Barton County area, suspicious activities in the Nevada area, a civil matter in the Walker area, property damage in the Richards area, a careless and imprudent driver in the Sheldon area, suspicious activties in the Walker area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area and a suspicious vehicle in the Nevada area.. ...

The theft of computer hardware containing a list with names, social security numbers and military unit of assignments, potentially compromised the personal information of up to 2,000 Missouri National Guard members. The Columbia Police Department is investigating the incident, which occurred yesterday...

It's official. Electrical utilities formerly served by Aquila are now being served by Great Plains Energy's subsidiary, KCP&L. Michael Chesser, chairman and CEO of Great Plains Energy said the merger should mean savings for the utility and its customers over the years...

Small, oddly-shaped cruisers that look more like the denizens of science fiction novels than a car quietly traversed Vernon County along U.S. 71 on Tuesday as the 15 cars that qualified tot take part in the North American Solar Challenge race make their way across the country. The race started in Plano, Texas, on July 13, at 9 a.m. and continues through July 22, ending in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The total distance of the challenge is 2,400 miles...

After a lengthy discussion, the Nevada City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to approve connecting the 17 mobile homes in Quackenbush Trailer park, which is outside the city limits, to the city's sewer system. Bill Gillette voted no. "My experience has been that the city council doesn't want to sell city services outside the city," councilman Bill Gillette said...

The Nevada Griffons pummelled the Liberal Beejays with a 15-4 victory at Lyons Stadium last night. Michael Ratigan started off the game for Nevada giving up base hits to the first two batters he faced, putting runners on first and third with nobody out. Ratigan was able to recover quickly and pitch his way out of the jam, striking out the next three hitters to come to the plate and get out of the inning with no damage...

The National High School Coaches Association has announced its All-American Team selections for 2008. It is the 25th year the NHSCA has honored these achievers in the classroom. The 106 selections for 2008 include 53 seniors, 35 juniors, 11 sophomores and seven freshmen, and come from 30 states. They sport an average GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, with 23 members of the team earning a GPA of 4.0 or better. Eleven members of the squad rank first in their class academically...

The McDonald County Post 392 swept the Red Sox in two games at McDonald County Monday night. Post 392 won 1-0 and then 10-2 over the Nevada squad that just won their "AA" district tournament. McDonald County starter Nick Wills was almost perfect in the opening game, as the right-hander was tossing a no-hitter going into the fifth and final inning. However, Ryan Austin broke up the no-hit bid with a single...

The Nevada Griffons earned another win over the Liberal Beejays in the final game of the series at Lyons Stadium last night. With the help of some good defensive play and poor base running by Liberal, Matt Speake faced only one over the minimum in the first inning. Speake allowed one walk and one hit in the inning, but was able to come out of the frame with no damage...