Stories from Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Beverly May Griffin, 73, Sheldon, Mo., died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at her residence. She was born Feb. 24, 1939, in Boonville, Mo., to Raymond B. Burge and Laverne Olive Rick Burge. She was married Feb. 20, 1958, to Harold Smith, and to this union was born her four children. She later married Orville Griffin in July of 1977, and he preceded her in death...

Keb and Amanda Walters of Lamar, Mo., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Balum Alan Walters. Balum was born at 7:31 p.m., Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 20 and 1/2 inches...

May 16 Kelsey Champlin was arrested for probation violation. Bond is $50. Timothy Newman was arrested for probation violation. No bond. Robert Fletcher was arrested for failure to appear. Bond is $652. Ryan Cassidy was arrested for theft/stealing. Bond is $1,057.50...

Lea McNeil of Bronaugh will celebrate her 83rd birthday on June 16, 2012. A card shower has been requested to help her celebrate. Cards may be addressed to the honoree at 12208 E. Victory Rd., Bronaugh, MO 74728.

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Neptunes had another successful weekend of swimming at the Pittsburg YMCA Invitational Swim Meet in Pittsburg, Kan., June 9-10. The Neptunes took third place out of 11 teams, with 40 swimmers competing in the invitational events. ...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Griffons pulled out a strong victory against the Omaha Diamond Spirit on Tuesday, ending the series with an 8-1 win at Seymour Smith Park in Omaha. Both teams started the game with little traction, scoreless until the third inning, when the Griffons' bats started smokin' -- the Griffons scored 6 on 8 hits. ...

By Rusty Murry Nevada Daily Mail The Vernon County Fireworks Committee has announced that because of the "very generous" nature of the community the fireworks display scheduled for Saturday, June 30, will be held as hoped and will even be expanded from a $3,000 show to a $4,000 show, Nevada...

Nevada Daily Mail Candidates for state representative, state senator, sheriff and other Vernon County offices will meet prospective supporters and speak during the County Republican Party's noon Thursday opening of its headquarters in the Washington Square Shopping Center at 127-C W. Austin Blvd...

Artists and crafters exhibited their skills and wares at Bushwhacker Days.

Many take advantage of free child identification program.