Stories from Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The recent February weather has brought out many anglers who usually spend this time of year getting their tackle ready for the good spring fishing Bob Walters, Warsaw, couldn't stand it when the temperature hit 60 degrees so he picked up his fishing gear and headed for the lake. ...

Clara Lee Holladay, 95, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, at Nevada Nursing and Rehab in Nevada. Clara was born Jan. 6, 1922, in Hurley, Mo., to Lewis and Jessie (Davis) Little. She was united in marriage to Armond C. Holladay on March 31, 1947, in Columbus, Kan., and he preceded her in death...

Jon Patrick Ledbetter, 52, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 11, in Nevada at his home following a lengthy illness. Jon was born Aug. 15, 1964, in Lebanon, Mo., to Patrick S. and Lora June (Anderson) Ledbetter. He was united in marriage to Debbie Grassman on June 26, 1998, and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2015...

gfranklin.nevadadailymail@gmail.com When Pokémon GO was launched July 6, 2016, it became a worldwide sensation that was not missed by local fans, but where is it now? "I still play and I am active." Teri Hall said. "My kids and I are in a competition on who can get the most Pokémon -- and I am winning. It gets us off the couch and outside."...

Nevada Daily Mail On Monday, Mayor Sherry Brown of Bronaugh sat down to review the past year and look ahead across 2017. "While there were a few trying moments with our city's water project I can honestly say I love Bronaugh and what I most appreciate about it are the people," said Brown...

Nevada Daily Mail The Nevada Police Department reports the arrest of 31-year-old Douglas Derry, Nevada, following the execution of a search warrant in the 200 block of West Arch Street on Friday. The warrant was based on information officers had developed during an investigation that week...

The Nevada Lady Tiger sixth-grade traveling basketball team was in top form over the weekend at the Dirt Dawg Tournament in Lamar, capturing gold after dominating the competition to the tune of a 3-0 record. The weekend triumph was the Lady Tigers seventh tournament championship of the traveling season. Previous to the Dirt Dawg Tournament, the Lady Tigers took first at the Nevada Superbowl Saturday tourney, rolling to a 3-0 record...

The Nevada Chaos fifth-grade traveling basketball team placed first at the Drive-5 youth basketball tournament Saturday in Overland Park. The Chaos had previously competed in the Drive-5 tournament the weekend of Jan 21 as well as Jan. 28, finishing runner-up both times...

The Nevada Middle School seventh and eighth-grade basketball teams were in action Monday at their respective season ending Tri-County Conference basketball tournaments. Entering as the tournament's top seed, the Tiger eighth-grade boys defeated host-school and No. 8 seed Neosho 35-10. Nevada (11-1) was paced by Logan Applegate's game-high 15 points while Logan McNeley chipped in 10...

A pair of Nevada High School wrestlers have qualified for the upcoming Class 2 state tournament in Columbia. Nevada senior Jacob Johnson swept his way to a championship in the 220-pound weight class at the Class 2 District 3 meet held Friday and Saturday in Clinton, while teammate and cousin Caleb Longobardi qualified for state in the 195-pound weight class...

MONTROSE, Mo. ---- Senior leadership propelled the Bronaugh Lady Wildcats to its second Golden Valley Vernon County conference tournament championship in three seasons. The veteran-laden Lady Cats cruised to a convincing 48-26 victory Saturday night over the Montrose Blue Jays...