Stories from Thursday, February 6, 2014

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada FFA Booster Club is holding its third annual consignment auction fundraiser on February 22 at the Vernon County Youth Fairgrounds. Bidding will begin at 10 a.m. at the Vernon County Youth Fairgrounds. Money from the auction will help FFA members pay fo trips and activities, and for college scholarships to members pursing careers in agriculture...

The Missouri Department of Conservation will host Eagle Days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in Schell City in northeast Vernon County. Both indoor exhibits and outdoor eagle viewing will be offered. All programs are free. Representatives from The Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield will display a live bald eagle and a golden eagle at the Schell City Community Building. ...

Nevada Daily Mail The Vernon County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of an individual involved in a pursuit on Monday. George Buhlinger, 34, from Rockville, Mo., was arrested Wednesday on one charge of felony resisting arrest and a misdemeanor charge of exceeding the posted speed limit by 20 to 25 miles per hour. No bond has yet been set...

Nevada Daily Mail The Vernon County Commission and Recycling Center are rearranging several recycling receptacles throughout the county. David Irwin, manager of the Vernon County Recycling Center, said that he is looking into adding additional recycling dumpsters around the Nevada Square. At least two containers for cardboard recycling will be added, on the east and west sides of the Square near parking areas...

Nevada Daily Mail "I'd like to encourage everyone to buy their tickets before the dance. That way they won't have to stand in line and will be able to enjoy everything," Dana Redburn, Nevada parks and recreation director said Tuesday. Redburn said that as of Tuesday 39 tickets for the Second Annual Father-Daughter Dance, which is set for Feb. 8, had been sold...