While Friday marked a celebration of the current courthouse’s 75th year, there were four or five (depending on if you count a temporary location while the current building was being constructed) before it.
On Saturday, when the "tornado kids" were invited to fish at the Neosho National Fish Hatchery, the outpouring of volunteers on hand to made it a very special day.
Twenty-five years ago today, an event took place which, even now, remains in the American consciousness: the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger, killing all aboard, including teacher Christa McAuliffe.
Part of a controversial chapter in the city of Neosho’s history has come to a close with the conviction of former City Manager Jan Blase of official misconduct.
Newton County has gotten a rather dubious distinction over the past couple of days.
The Neosho Daily News’ Project Warmth campaign for this year is currently under way.
On Tuesday, we will again go to the polls and cast ballots on several issues, as well as deciding a U.S. senator and state rep to lead us and represent our interests.
A local farmer is doing something better than anyone else in the world: producing soybeans.
We applaud the Community Health Collaborative of Newton and Jasper Counties’ decision to donate 22 swings and other playground equipment to the financially strapped Neosho parks department.
Many of you may have already made your weekend plans.
For years, teacher Bonnie Derryberry dreamed of retirement — not how many people see it, as a period of increased travel, pursuit of hobbies and spending more time with loved ones. Instead, Derryberry dreamed of having more time to help others.
Nine years ago tomorrow, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in terrorist attacks that happened in New York, Washington, D.C., and in Pennsylvania.
Volunteers can do a lot of things: from teaching children to planting gardens to helping charities.
Last Thursday’s approval of an agreement with the Neosho Fire Protection District will allow two city firefighters to keep their jobs.
On Sept. 1, the Neosho Daily News will launch its E-Edition — a digital edition of the entire newspaper, available for purchase a la carte or by 6-month or 1-year subscriptions. The E-Edition is perfect for Neosho natives who have moved out of town or out of the newspaper's delivery area, and would like to receive 100 percent of the Daily News' content. Right now, through Sept. 30, readers can check out the E-Edition of the Neosho Daily News at no charge. Subscriptions and daily charges will be offered starting Oct. 1, 2010.
7 ’o clock in the morning doesn’t seem like an ideal time for a public city board to meet.
On Saturday, the residents of Newtonia and Stark City celebrated the installation of a storm shelter and storm siren in their communities.
Ten police officers. Ten firefighters. Folks, those are the harsh facts.
The people of Neosho have spoken.
The organizers and volunteers of Saturday’s We Care Fair deserve a sincere pat on the back for their efforts of providing back-to-school supplies and services to more than 1,000 children in our area.
