Stories from Thursday, September 10, 2020

In a non-conference road tilt Wednesday evening, the Sheldon Lady Panther volleyball team was upended by Lakeland. Against a strong Lakeland squad, Sheldon (0-5) was defeated in straight sets — 17-25, 9-25, 17-25. Ella Kleeman was Sheldon's top server, finising 10-of-12, while dropping in a pair of aces. She also chipped in a block and a kill...

In a high-scoring affair Wednesday evening, the Nevada Lady Tigers were edged by Harrisonville, 18-17. The non-conference road-loss moves Nevada to 4-3 overall. The Lady Tigers trailed 10-4 a the conclusion of the second. Nevada was then on the verge of being run-ruled after Harrisonville's lead swelled to 17-4 after three innings of play. ...

The Nevada Lady Tiger golf team opened its campaign at Wednesday's Joplin Lady Eagle Invitational, held at Schifferdecker Municipal Golf Course — placing eighth of 11 qualifying teams. Leading the way for the Lady Tigers, Katie Pennington tied for 15th. ...

In a press release from the Nevada R-5 School District on Thursday, Superintendent Dr. Tyson Beshore announced two additional cases of COVID-19 among staff members. According to the release, the district "received notification of two Bryan Elementary staff members who tested positive for COVID-19."...

Sierra Dawn Lukenbill, 31, of Nevada, Mo., left her earthly home on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, to begin her new life in her heavenly home. Sierra was born in Nevada on March 28, 1989, to Ed and Marcella (Thompson) Lukenbill. She attended both Nevada and Bronaugh schools and graduated from Bronaugh R-7 School in 2007. ...

Judy Elizabeth Weaver, 75, of Liberal, Mo., passed away Sept. 8, 2020, at her daughter's home in Lamar, Mo. Judy was born Sept. 8, 1945, in Liberal, Mo., to Ward and Delilah Ione (Friend) Weaver. Judy graduated from Liberal High School in the class of 1963. On Feb. 22, 1967, She married Curt Cavanaugh and together they had one daughter and they later divorced...