Stories from Tuesday, August 25, 2020

An update on county COVID-19 numbers wasn't available Monday when the Daily Mail contacted the Vernon County Health Department. Administrator Steve Durnell stated that the department had been inundated with back-to-school shots Monday and would have an update available Tuesday morning. School for many of the area districts begin today (Tuesday, Aug. 25)...

As students matriculate back onto college campuses, Missouri State University has reported an alarming number of COVID-19 cases amongst enrolled students, faculty, and staff. As reported by multiple outlets Monday, the university confirmed it had 141 new cases over the past seven days, in addition to 38 the week prior...

Larry Allen Chamberlin, 64, Liberty, Mo., died on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. A private burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...