Stories from Wednesday, October 20, 2010

How does one define bravery? Sgt. Justin Souder, of Purdy, is merely one example of the brave men and women serving in America's armed forces. He was recently awarded the Bronze Star for heroic or meritorious service while serving his country in war-torn Afghanistan...

The annual Red Ribbon Week celebration and activities will be held at school campuses across the bi-county area. Planned activities promote drug and alcohol-free lifestyles with a focus on educating children on how to counteract peer pressure. On Thursday, the school will host a speaker from "Think First" from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ...

Three candidates for the Seventh District Congressional seat met in a final debate at Willard High School last night. Republican Billy Long, Democrat Scott Eckersley and Libertarian Kevin Craig made an effort to draw distinctions between their positions and attract voters...

It was another contentious meeting between some residents of Pierce City and aldermen as they once again pondered the question to of whether or not to approve re-zoning of a plot of land located at the corner of Pine and Morris Streets. The landowner, Darrell Clayton, wants to put in a small sawmill operation to manufacture railroad ties. ...

Steven Neill Allhands, age 51, of Billings, formerly of Mt. Vernon, died on Saturday, Oct. 16. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with burial following in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery...

Larry Bolton, age 70, of Cassville, died at 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20 in the Assembly of God in Cassville under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial is in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Cassville...

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For the Verona Lady Wildcat volleyball team life is good. Verona won the Golden City Tournament last Saturday and defeated Galena 25-10, 25-14 Tuesday night. "We have gained some momentum lately," said Verona Head Coach Brad Stewart. "Our girls are playing with confidence. We take the court every night expecting to win."...

Holly R. Poremba, age 50, of Cassville, died on Monday, Oct. 18 at her home. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21 at White Funeral Home in Cassville and the Rosary will be held at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22 at White Funeral Home. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery near Monett...

Marietta Angeline Lank, age 92, of Shell Knob, died at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23 in Central Community United Methodist Church, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Shell Knob. Burial will be at a later date in Udall Cemetery in Udall, Kan...