Stories from Friday, December 16, 2011

Nov. 22 Christina L. Hill-Cox was arrested for possession of up to 35 grams of marijuana. Bond is $2,500. Jeremy L. Hensley was arrested for failure to appear. Bond is $750. Joseph E. Gerling was arrested for probation violation. No bond. Heather S. Gordon was arrested for failure to appear. Bond is $733...

Nevada R-5 patrons will have to wait a bit longer to find out what, if anything, the Nevada R-5 Board of Education is going to build next. During Wednesday's regular monthly meeting the R-5 School Board voted 7-0 to table a scheduled vote on a district facilities improvement project until a special meeting. They also voted 7-0 to table a vote on a bond underwriter for the project and consideration of the draft ballot language...

Nevada Regional Medical Center's three Rural Health Clinics are now offering a payment program for patients who do not have insurance and may not be able to pay their full clinic bill. The NowCare Clinic in Nevada and the Family Medical Clinics in Sheldon and Rich Hill are all participating in the program...

Residents anxiously waited to check in, verify housing bucks and access the Christmas resident store at the Nevada Housing Authority this week. Above, the shopping begins. The resident store helps to provide families a resource for providing for their families throughout the year but especially at Christmas time. ...

Connie Hartline and Doug Thomas, foreground, load some of the 142 Christmas gift baskets being prepared Thursday night at Nevada Elks Lodge No. 564 for Saturday morning delivery to 356 members of local needy families. Co-chairmen of the Elks drive are Brett Meisenheimer and Jodi Bond. The stockroom coordinator is Blaine Diehl...

PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The Pittsburg State University football team will make its fifth all-time appearance in the NCAA Division II National Championship game Saturday when the Gorillas face Wayne (Mich.) State at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Ala...

Nevada girls earn dominating 58-12 win over Monett

Eyes sparkling, feet dancing and smiles beaming, the children at Bright Beginnings Preschool are ready for Santa's visit. They've all been good, and they're looking forward to the big day with great anticipation. On Thursday, they shared some of their thoughts on Christmas...