Threat at Osceola Public Schools

Search Warrant Served In Nevada

James D. Nelson

Christina J. Ellzey

On January 14, 2020, Nevada Police executed a search warrant in the 300 block of E. Douglas Street in response to reports of the distribution of illegal narcotics at that location.

Detectives had developed information regarding a known male subject at that location that had reportedly been involved in illegal drug activity.

During the search detectives located and seized suspected methamphetamine and suspected drug paraphernalia. The evidence seized will be sent to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab for further analysis.

Two residents were taken into custody and transported to the Vernon County Jail for holding. The two subjects were identified as follows:

James D. Nelson, age 44 of Nevada
Christina J. Ellzey, age 40 of Nevada

On January 15, 2020, the following charges were filed against James D. Nelson through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Delivery of a Controlled Substance - Class C Felony

Nelson is being held in the Vernon County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 cash only bond.

On January 15, 2020, the following charges were filed against Christina J. Ellzey through the Vernon County Associate Court:

Possession of a Controlled Substance - Class D Felony

Ellzey was released on her own recognizance (ROR).

Citizens are encouraged to contact the police if they have any information that would be helpful to combat crime.

For questions regarding crime prevention techniques or to start a Neighborhood Watch Program, contact the Nevada Police Department at (417) 448-5100.

To report criminal activities call 911 or us the Tip Hotline (417) 667-8477.

Any and all information will be kept confidential.

Health Expo coming in February

Weight loss support group meeting soon

From Bates County Memorial Hospital

THE SKINNY ON FAT is what we're talking about at the Feb. 18th meeting of the Weight Management Support Group.

Important update: After enthusiastic response in January, we have decided to hold this support group twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays, with afternoon and evening group meetings available (2:00 pm and 6:00 pm). Registered Dietitian Jennifer Lindquist will lead the support group.

Date: Thursday, February 18, 2020
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. AND 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bates County Memorial Hospital Education Center
Facilitator: Jennifer Lindquist, RDN, LDN, Dietitian-Nutritionist

For more information, call 660-200-7007.

Farming and computers: Learn more

Obituary - David Forehand

David Forehand, age 82, Windsor, Missouri passed away, Saturday, January, 11, 2020. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. Graveside services will be at 2pm on Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri.

David Edward Forehand was born on September 23, 1937 in Norfolk, Virginia to William and Ninna (Holt) Forehand. He was in the Army from July 9, 1962 until January 19, 1966, he was stationed in Hawaii. David was an over the road trucker. David's passion was music and playing his steel guitar, he played also played in a band. David enjoyed playing music for his girlfriend and family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing and loved to talk about life.

David is survived by his girlfriend, Sammie Daugherty, sister, Edna Griffin, sons, Aaron Fowler, Chris Daugherty, and Larry Lindsay, daughter, Tabitha Lindsay, 3 nephews, Buck Jr., Jonny, and Eddie, 3 nieces, Cathy, Dian, and Melissa, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

Congratulations to Dr. Jim Miller

Congratulations to Dr. Jim Miller and Dr. Craig Lundgren for being named Top Doctors in 2020.

Kansas City Magazine publishes a list of the top doctors across the Kansas City region, compiled by Castle Connolly, a healthcare research firm. See the list: 

https://www.435mag.com/top-doctors/

From Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol