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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, January 25, 2006 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Wolverettes find going rough on hardwood
It's been a rough past few weeks for the Wolverettes, as Prescott's senior girl's basketball team has dropped four straight. The latest loss was a 35-25 heartbreaker to Mena Friday, January 21. For three quarters the Wolverettes either led or were close, ...
Stanly Collins
Stanly S.J. Collins, of Midland, Texas passed away Saturday, December 31, 2005. He was born March 16, 1931, to John Collins and Ella Simpson Collins in Prescott and was raised and educated there. Stanly served in the U.S. Navy from June, 1948 until Fe...
Charles Cox, Jr.
Mr. Charles Jackson Cox, Jr., 88, of Emmet, died Saturday, January 21, 2006. Mr. Cox was a retired farmer and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his seven children: three sons, Charles J. Cox, III of Point, Texas, Don F. Cox of Quinlin, Texas an...
Students recognized at lopng School Board meeting
Much of the meeting for the Prescott School Board was about recognizing the accomplishments of students. The Board met Tuesday, Jan. 17, starting with James Cannon, agri teacher, recognizing Daniel Holley, FFA president, for being second as top hand at ...
Medicare a major issue for Congress
Medicare is an issue the 109th Congress will have to address when it resumes on Jan. 31. Congressman Mike Ross voted against the Medicare drug bill, predicting it would be a mess  it is (see sidebar story). Its been chaotic, he said. The problem is...
Medicare changes confusing for everyone involved
Changes in Medicare are being compared to a maze which only has an entrance that closes once a person enters with no way out. Nationwide there are more than 40 different plans, each paying for different medications. In Arkansas, this number is technica...
Bids opened for trail
After more than a year of waiting, bids were opened for the proposed walking/jogging trail. Donnie Crain, executive director for the Prescott-Nevada County Economic Development Office, told the Prescott City Council, at its January meeting, two bids wer...
Contest deadline nears
Its time once again for the annual Chicken and Egg T-shirt design contest. The Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting design entries for the 19th annual festival. Entries may have up to three colors and must be eight inches ...

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