Stories from Thursday, July 27, 2017

How often have you heard it said, “I don’t want to go to a nursing home, I want to live in my own home.”? This is just as true for senior citizens as for those with disabilities. On My Own, Inc., whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to live as full and productive members of society, celebrated two important anniversaries on Wednesday. ...

The Deerfield Fire Department received $3,000 in grant funding from the Missouri Department of Conservation this week to help offset the cost of a custom fire truck body. The department has spent more than a year building the combination engine and tanker on a military surplus Freightliner chassis acquired through the Department of Conservation...

The Nevada Griffons showed their resilience Wednesday night at Lyons Stadium, staving off elimination with a late inning comeback to derail the Jefferson City Renegades 6-5 in the MINK League South division wild card game. “It was the usual,” said Griffons manager Ryan Mansfield. “We don’t do anything the easy way and we haven’t all summer. They’re a pretty stubborn, hard-headed bunch.”...