Stories from Thursday, July 24, 2008

July 22 There were reports of a juvenile in the Dallas, Texas, area, a traffic stop in the Nevada area, an alarm in the Nevada area, an animal neglect in the Bronaugh area, fraud in the Bronaugh area, a burglary in the Sheldon area, a traffic hazard in the Cedar County area, a traffic accident in the Barton County area, an alarm in the Nevada area, a traffic accident in the Bronaugh area, an abandoned vehicle in the Nevada area, an abandoned vehicle in the Nevada area and a traffic stop in the Nevada area.. ...

July 22 An accident occurred at 11:01 a.m., at Main and Ashland, involving a car driven by Rebecca R. Dickinson, of Nevada, and a car driven by Kristina A. Smith, of Nevada. No injuries were reported. An accident occurred at 1:37 p.m., at Cherry and West, involving a SUV driven by Jodean K. Bunce, of Nevada and a SUV driven by Judy L. Laquidara, of Nevada. No injuries were reported...

The article I wrote for last week's paper didn't have too many errors in it that I could find. But I had it ready to send to the editor when I noticed one slight error that could have made a big difference. Instead of inviting the public to come to the Meet Me in Missouri presentation and sing along with the cast, I suggested they might want to come sin along. Thankfully I caught the error in time...

The Joplin Slashers are at the forefront of some major and controversial changes in this year's Jayhawk League standings. Inital reports that the Slashers have folded their season early and all games that took place between them and league opponents would be forfeited have been confirmed. The league commissioner has ruled that Joplin will finish 0-36 in the league, giving the Liberal Beejays two more wins this year and the Derby Twins one...

Nevada Daily Mail columnist Richard Carpenter is taking a tour of the country in an extended road trip. He is sharing his experience in a series of articles. Accounts of Day 4 and Day 5 follow. ----------- Wednesday became our busiest day of the family vacation. I am writing quite late, following a long day spent in San Francisco. It has been many years since I visited this wonderful city, and it is still one of our greatest American Cities...

Two candidates are seeking the office of Vernon County Coroner. The Nevada Daily Mail provided questionnaires to each candidate, asking each identical questions. Below are their answers. Jason Claspill Jason Claspill, Nevada, funeral director and manager at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, is seeking election to the Vernon County Coroner Office. What experience in public service do you bring to the coroner's office? While serving my country as a sergeant in the U.S. ...

Summer months and higher fuel prices appear to be bringing more bicyclists to Missouri's roadways; so, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers and riders that Missouri has several laws related to riding a bicycle. Riding a bicycle on the sidewalk within a business district is prohibited; when riding a bicycle elsewhere upon a sidewalk, the bicycle rider shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian. ...

Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder was in Nevada to speak to the seniors at the Vernon County Senior Center about the issues facing seniors in Missouri. He said it is incumbent on him as lieutenant governor to work with seniors, but his biggest round of applause was for a comment he made about lowering energy prices by allowing more oil drilling, which would help all Missourians...