Stories from Saturday, January 20, 2018

Jerry Burgess Howard Adkins, 50, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, in Nevada. Jerry was born July 3, 1967, in Washington County, Ind., to Howard and Melliodean M. (Gibbon) Adkins. Jerry’s family loved him very much. He loved everyone and everyone was his friend. Jerry resided in Nevada most of his life...

Paul John Hales, 62, Nevada, died Thursday, Jan. 11, at his home in Nevada. Paul was born Jan. 3, 1956, in St. Louis, Mo., to William Joseph and Eileen Marie (Shea) Hales. Survivors include his brother, Bill Hales, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Most folks have heard it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Unfortunately, it turns out that’s actually a myth. But tomorrow is the 21st day of January and I wonder how many folks are sticking with their New Year’s resolutions? I hope you all are going strong and crushing your goals so far. But I know there are probably a lot of folks struggling. Committing to making yourself a better person is not an easy task. So I wanted to share some of my own tricks for making it easier...

I have talked a few times in the past about safety tips involving children with phones, computers and access to media devices. But we continue to work cases that involve a minor’s use of their phone and online accounts, often without the knowledge of the parent or guardian. ...

Hi neighbors. If you are not frozen solid, rejoice. March 20 will arrive eventually. If you didn’t notice, the freezing weather started on the first day of winter. Maybe we can hope it will end on March 20? Or maybe we can hope it will end a little sooner!...

Staying inside during the winter months, and you’ll avoid the potential for frostbite, pneumonia, ear infections and other maladies. Trouble is, you might miss some of the good months for crappie fishing. Should you decide to try your luck, you should definitely dress for it...

Nevada High Senior student-athlete Clay Gayman eclipsed Chris Smith as the NHS boys basketball all-time leading scorer Friday night in Frontenac, Kan. With Gayman needing just 17 points to ascend to the top spot, the prized forward poured in a game-high 28 points, lifting the Tigers to a 60-56 victory over Webb City in the semifinals of the Kansas Army National Guard Invitational...

Sierra Baker, a 2017 graduate of Hillcrest High School in Springfield, recently signed a national letter-of-intent with the Cottey Comets, as she looks to make an immediate impact on Marla Kannady-Foreman’s volleyball squad this fall. Baker was a standout outside hitter during her prep career at Hillcrest H.S...

A rough shooting first half for the No. 2 seed Nevada Lady Tiger culminated in a 50-37 loss to No. 3 William Chrisman High School in the semifinals of the Kansas Army National Guard Invitational, Friday night in Frontenac, Kan. A Jackie David lay-in at the first quarter buzzer handed William Chrisman a 10-2 advantage...

The third time was not a charm for the Webb City Cardinals. Having already downed fourth-seeded Webb City twice this season, the top-seeded Nevada Tigers again turned back the Cardinals, 60-56, to advance to the finals of the Kansas Army National Guard Invitational in Frontenac, Kansas Friday night...