Stories from Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Nevada Daily Mail With fairgrounds events approaching, including the youth fair and tractor pull, the Vernon County Commission discussed the issue of insurance and liability that goes along with owning the grounds that host such events. "I'm concerned about our exposure out there," Butch Renwick of Renwick Insurance said in a meeting with the commissioners. "The Fairground is out there for Vernon County, and I want them to be able to use it."...

Nevada Daily Mail For the 20th year, Vernon County will participate in the annual Relay for Life event in order to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society as well as remember family members and friends who have suffered from cancer...

Logan Jonker Nevada Public Library Job Title: Makerspace coordinator and teen services associate. Tell us how you got into your career. I jumped at the chance when I saw a position open at the library. Libraries are incredible and are one of the first things my family checks out in a new area. ...

Nevada Daily Mail An 18-year-old and a juvenile have been apprehended following an investigation by the Nevada Police of two burglary and stealing cases, originally reported to Nevada Police June 20. The original crime occurred at a restaurant located in 200 block of Commercial Street, with an unlawful entry through a window. An undetermined amount of cash and food items were stolen by two suspects, who were arrested by Nevada Police moments after the occurrence...

Nevada Daily Mail As the Nevada Farmers Market continues through the summer months, a new aspect will be added to the event as the Vernon County Arts Council partners with the market and Healthy Nevada to provide their first ever open air event. "We're trying to keep the arts up and lively," Andrew McNair of the local Art Shop said...

"When taxes are too high, people go hungry. When the government is too intrusive, people lose their spirit." Lao-Tzu, 6th century B.C. Around 1975 when Ronald Reagan was still governor of California, he was saddled, against his wishes, with George H.W. ...

The Nevada Neptunes swim team was in Parsons, Kan., June 20-21 to participate in the Parsons Dolphins Tri-State swim meet. The event featured 269 swimmers from 11 teams. The Neptunes, coached by Karen Claypool, sent 35 swimmers. Nevada assistant coaches are: Samantha Short, Dalton Eador, and Thomas Prewitt...

The 14th Annual Knights of Columbus golf tournament was held June 20 at the Frank E. Peters Municipal golf course in Nevada. Clear skies prevailed along with some warm temperatures, leading to a successful tournament. The three-person team of Jonathan Allen, Conner Antonetti and Chase Halsey won the championship flight by eight strokes, firing a 17-under-par 55 The team of Justin Lee, Corey Allard, and Scott Burns placed second with a score of 63. ...

Nevada Daily Mail CLARINDA, IA. ---- The Nevada Griffons clobbered the Clarinda A's 9-2 Tuesday night on the road. With back-to-back victories over Branson and Clarinda, the Griffons maintained first place in the MINK League's south division, holding a half-game lead over Branson...