Stories from Friday, January 11, 2019

The 2019 tax filing begin date is set for Monday, Jan. 28. Local Tax Preparer Crystal Bridger confirms that despite the partial government shutdown, the IRS believes they have the ability to pay refunds. According to Bridger, they are planning to recall workers during the filing season as part of their contingency plan...

A regular session of the Nevada R-5 Board was called to order by Board President Jay Sloniker on Wednesday, at 7 p.m., in the Central Office Board Room. Those in attendance included Sloniker, Dr. Jeremy Fast, Joy Hawks, Monty Smith, Lois Pendrak, Alyson Harder, Dr. Tyson Beshore, Diann Marti and Melissa Hendrix...

While Vernon County has one budget, it consists of a number of separate offices and entities, with most managed by independently elected office holders. “That’s something folks don’t always appreciate,” said Everett Wolfe, southern district commissioner as part of a late Thursday morning interview in the commission’s office. ...

John Elmer Phipps, 81, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, at his home in Nevada. John was born Aug. 19, 1937, in Nevada, to Leonard Elmer and Hazel Francis (Ames) Phipps. He was united in marriage to Karen B. Norris on Jan. 24, 1960, in Nevada, Mo., and was married for 53 years. Karen preceded him in death on May 17, 2013...

Martha Christine Gilman, 56, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at her home in Nevada. Martha was born Oct. 12, 1962, in Greeley, Colo. She was united in marriage to David Ellis Gilman on Nov. 20, 1982, in Chanute, Kan., and he survives of the home...

Martha Jayne Cubbage, 62, of Nevada, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo., following a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Martha was born Oct. 24, 1956, in Fredonia, Kan., to Perl M. and Darlene A. (Holford) Bass. She was united in marriage to Steven E. Cubbage in Parsons, Kan., on July 27, 1991, and he survives of the home...

Taylor Sheeks and Colby Charles, along with big brother Weston Lane Charles, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and baby sister, Paisley Rose Jane Charles. Paisley was born at 9:53 a.m., Jan. 1, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 21 inches...