Stories from Friday, December 3, 2010

Matthew and Jessica Dunn of Harwood, Mo., and big sister Macie Adele Dunn, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister, Mattie Ann Dunn. Mattie was born at 8:38 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and measured 20 inches...

November 14 Dwain Ellis was arrested for probation violation. No bond. Marilyn Martin was released for time served. Calvin Boyd was released for time served. Jail population: Total census, 60; state, 6; Vernon County Re-entry program, 2; Bates County, 9; and Cedar County, 4...

Concerned about recent developments involving the Southwest Power Pool and cost overruns of certain interstate electric transmission projects, the Missouri Public Service Commission has opened a proceeding to investigate and study SPP cost allocation and cost overruns...

Missouri Department of Transportation road crews are ready to tackle the upcoming winter roads with an eye toward capturing some savings in the way they approach and handle snow and ice removal, according to MoDOT District 7 Maintenance Engineer Mike Middleton...

The holiday season is in full swing as Cottey College prepares for the Hanging of the Greens celebrations. This three-part festivity includes an informal Christmas Choir concert on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m., in the Raney Dining Room; the Hanging of the Greens on Friday, Dec. 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the Chapel; and the Hanging of the Greens semi-formal dance on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9-12 p.m., in Hinkhouse Center...

Wild garlic in wheat appears to be an increasing problem, said a University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist. "Last year, a number of fields never got planted to wheat due to the dry fall," said Pat Miller. "This spring I noticed that some of those had a thick stand of wild garlic. ...

The George Washington Carver National Monument will soon be hosting a public Holiday Open House. This free event will take place Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Special activities are scheduled; including music, historic crafts, and refreshments...

For the third year, Nevada retailers are uniting to raise funds for a local cause. Shoppers may purchase a "Red" card from any of 11 participating retailers for a one time cost of $10. The entire $10 goes to the Nevada Habitat for Humanity. Each of the 11 participating retailers will offer discounts throughout the month of December, many of them changing weekly. ...

Making mouse Christmas tree ornaments at Thursday night's fourth grade "Make and Take" family activity at Truman Elementary are, from left, third grader Sky Morris, 9, kindergartner Dayton Lynch, 5, and fourth grader Karla Hines, 10. With them is Karla's mother Diana...