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Sheldon News

Local news for Sheldon, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Tuesday Jul 1 | Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Candidates line up for Aug. 5 primary

The Aug. 5 primary election is just around the corner, and candidates in statewide and county races are lined up and ready to seek your vote.

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Related Topix: Vernon County, MO, Walker, MO, Milo, MO

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Teens and tunes

Suffering from those summertime blues already? If you're a teenager in a rural Missouri community, chances are, those nothing-to-do blues are in full swing by now.

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Related Topix: Vernon County, MO, Joplin, MO

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Sheldon to rock with Battle of the Bands

The streets of Sheldon will be rocking on Saturday, June 21, as the Sheldon Teen Center presents the Battle of the Bands.

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Related Topix: Joplin, MO

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Sheldon aldermen to discuss well pump bids and funding

In a regular meeting slated for 7 o'clock tonight, at Sheldon City Hall, 110 W. Main St., Sheldon, that city's aldermen plan to discuss well pump bids and funding with revenue bonds, sidewalk repair, an animal ...

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Wed Jun 11, 2008

Springfield News Leader

ATV rider killed while crossing highway

A Sheldon man riding an ATV was killed Tuesday afternoon when he was struck broadside after failing to yield to an oncoming car.

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Related Topix: Cedar County, MO, Jerico Springs, MO

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Storm brings trees down on power lines, property in Vernon County

Eric Wade/Daily Mail-- Sheldon Fire Chief David May cuts and removes a fallen tree branch from the roadway in Sheldon in the aftermath of a Tuesday night storm.

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Related Topix: Weather, Vernon County, MO, Nevada, MO

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Carlton family farm stands the test of time

Submitted photos-- Roy and Pearl Carlton, the second owners of the Carlton farm.

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Related Topix: Nevada, MO

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Severe storms strike area again

Ralph Pokorny/Nevada Daily Mail-- The mural honoring local veterans that hung in the 100 block of S. Cedar St.

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Related Topix: Moundville, MO, Bronaugh, MO, Schell City, MO, Vernon County, MO, Nevada, MO

Tue Jun 03, 2008

The Lamar Democrat

Sheldon rural fire department representative meets with commiss

By Richard Cooper LAMAR - The rural fire department that serves the northern portion of Barton County is still somewhat of an unsettled issue although state statutes make it clear the task is the responsibility ...

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Related Topix: Vernon County, MO, Barton County, MO

Wed May 28, 2008

ParsonsSun.com

Horse parade winners Winners of the Katy Days Horse Parade have been announced

Horse parade winners Winners of the Katy Days Horse Parade have been announced. They are: Best Dressed -- Carter Pugh from Irwin, Mo.

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Mon May 19, 2008

Kansas City Star

KC man drowns while trying to help grandchild

A 49-year-old Kansas City man died when he jumped off a boat into the Lake of the Ozarks to rescue his grandchild, the Missouri State Water Patrol said.Gregory Tucker died about 6:50 p.m. Saturday when he ...

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Related Topix: Kansas City, MO, St Clair County, MO, Branson, MO

Sat May 17, 2008

Springfield News Leader

Man drowns near Schell City

A Sheldon man drowned Saturday afternoon when his boat capsized. Jerry Ray, 69, was baiting a trot line in the Schell-Osage Wildlife Area near Schell City when the accident happened.

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Related Topix: Schell City, MO, Vernon County, MO

Wed May 14, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Love of family, determination keeps Fowler farming tradition going

“That's our strength in staying here. "The Lord has helped all of us. He sustained us to keep us going.”

Editor's note: This is the first in a continuing series about Century Farms in Vernon County. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

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Related Topix: Vernon County, MO, Nevada, MO, Agriculture, Science

Fri Apr 25, 2008

The Lamar Democrat

Lamar rural fire service area membership applications in mail soon

By Richard Cooper LAMAR - Lamar Fire Chief Bill Rawlings says that membership applications to residents in the Lamar rural fire service area will be mailed in the next seven to 10 days. via The Lamar Democrat

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Related Topix: Barton County, MO

Fri Apr 11, 2008

The Lamar Democrat

Municipal election summary, and the value of one vote

By Richard Cooper So many times a potential voter with a busy personal schedule rationalizes passing up a stop at the polls with the thought, "My little one vote won't make any difference anyway." Don't tell ... via The Lamar Democrat

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Related Topix: Dade County, MO, Greenfield, MO, Golden City, MO, Milford, MO, Lockwood, MO

Wed Apr 09, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Naas reflects on outcome of April 8 vote

“But, for now it's just business as usual and we're just going to keep trying on the levy.”

Despite the failure of a tax levy increase on the April 8 ballot to fund construction of a new school, Northeast Vernon County R-1 School District Superintendent Charles Naas said it will be business as usual ... via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

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Related Topix: Vernon County, MO, Hume, MO, Bates County, MO, El Dorado Springs, MO, Barton County, MO

Mon Mar 31, 2008

Joplin Globe

Candidates eye city, school posts in Barton County

Barton County voters on April 8 will decide a number of school board and municipal races, including a seven-person race for three seats on the Lamar R-1 Board of Education. via Joplin Globe

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Related Topix: Barton County, MO, Bronaugh, MO, Lamar, MO, Golden City, MO, Liberal, MO

Fri Mar 14, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Weather conditions set the stage for three-day fire outbreak, firefighters say

“Folks just need to use common sense. When the wind is blowing people need to not be burning. It can get away from you pretty quick”

Justin Messner/Daily Mail-- Nevada fire crews work vigorously to extinguish the yard fire of a rural Nevada member, Wednesday, March 12, after a brush pile fire jumped to the home owner's lawn and spread ... via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

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Related Topix: Weather, Vernon County, MO, Nevada, MO, Bronaugh, MO, Milo, MO

Tue Mar 04, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Sheldon woman accused of theft at Nevada residential care facility

Vernon County Circuit Judge Neal Quitno approved a Sheldon woman's request to have her bond reduced after she was arrested and charged with four felony counts of burglary and theft related acts. via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

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Related Topix: Vernon County, MO, Center, MO, Clark, MO, Nevada, MO

Thu Feb 14, 2008

Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

Local teenager to represent Vernon County at National 4-H Conference

Katlyn Logan, an 11-year 4-H member of Sheldon 4-H Club from Vernon County, was selected as a delegate to represent Missouri 4-H at the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. The National 4-H Conference is ... via Nevada Daily Mail/Sunday Nevada Herald

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Related Topix: Vernon County, MO

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