Obituary - Austin Schwartz

Funeral service for Austin Schwartz will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the First Assembly of God Church in Clinton, Missouri.

Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022 at the First Assembly of God Church in Clinton, Missouri.

Officiating at the service will be Rev. Gary Kraft

Interment will follow the service in the Rockville Cemetery, Rockville, Missouri.

Memorial donations will be for a Family Love Fund to help with expenses.

A complete obituary will be posted at a later time from the Hill and Sons Funeral Home of Appleton City.

Congratulations Maddy

Letter of Intent Signing Day for Sheldon High School Senior Madison Garren today!! She will be competing in Cross Country and Track & Field at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, KS in the fall of 2022.

Congratulations, Maddy, and we all wish you the best in the next steps of your educational/athletics career!!

From the Linn Valley Kansas Police Department

On Sunday March 6th, Linn Valley Officers took a burglary report at residence in Linn Valley. The victim reported a handgun had been stolen. 

On Tuesday March 8th, we received information from the school about a threat made on snap chat that referenced shooting people.

During that investigation we developed information that lead us to believe the same person or persons may be involved in the burglary. A search warrant was obtained and served. Two juvenile males were taken into custody and the stolen gun was recovered.

Daylight Savings Time This Weekend

This Sunday, March 13, marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. Studies have shown that DST trims electricity use in the U.S. by about 1% each day because less electricity is needed for lighting. Don’t forget to adjust your clocks and enjoy the energy savings! #SpringForward

Additional Snow 12 PM today- Friday AM

Here are the ADDITIONAL snow accumulations we expect starting at noon today through Friday AM.

For the majority of the area, light snow (moderate at times) continues through about sunset.

Those east of I-35 and south of I-70 will see snow continue through Friday AM.

Obituary - Wesley Elmo Medlen

Wesley Elmo Medlen, age 85 of La Cygne, Kansas passed away at his home on March 5, 2022. Wesley was born on April 4, 1936 the son of Calvin E. and Lela Ellen (Craven) Medlen at Spring Hill, Kansas. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Wesley also was a heavy equipment operator with Local 101. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and playing the steel guitar.

Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Laura Medlen and a granddaughter, Abrianna Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve of the home, two daughters, Cathy (Dan) Heiber and Teresa (Dennis) Damron, four stepsons, Todd, Tracy, Trent and Travis Roberts, one stepdaughter, Tara Moylan, three brothers, Wayne (Mary) Medlen, Dean (Alma) Medlen and Randy (Carol) Medlen, four sisters, Louise (Roy) Swearingen, Freda Medlen, Linda (Larry) Meyer, Carol (Bob) Shea, five grandsons, Tyler and Justin Heiber, Ben Damron, Tyson Roberts, Carter Moylan, five granddaughters, Leah Roberts and fiance, Codie Derry, Jordan Roberts, Taylor (Jon) Kinney, Chloe Roberts and Grace Moylan and one great granddaughter, Evelynn Derry.

Funeral Service will be at 12:00 pm, Saturday, March 12 at the Rutlader Outpost Cowboy Church. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until service time at the church. Burial will follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Rutlader Outpost Cowboy Church and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 304 La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Pleasanton Kansas man arrested for terrorism and criminal threats

LINN COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office announced that a Pleasanton man was arrested Wednesday evening for terrorism and criminal threat.

At approximately 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, Albert C. Hinds, 67, of Pleasanton, was arrested at the Food Fair Super Market in Mound City, Kansas.

The charges allege that in December of 2021 Hinds made threatening statements toward banking personnel and law enforcement officers prompting a temporary shutdown of the Linn County Courthouse.

The Linn County Rural Fire Department also assisted during the arrest. Following his arrest Hinds was booked into the Linn County Jail. He was then transferred to the Bourbon County Jail.

This investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time

Obituary - Tara Rochelle Paarmann

A beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend, Tara Rochelle Paarmann, left this world unexpectedly and much too soon at the age of 33 on Feb. 24, 2022, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Born in Iola, Kan., on Feb. 12, 1989, Tara grew up in Nevada and attended Nevada High School.

An enthusiastic and curious traveler, she took every opportunity to venture out after graduation and visit multiple areas of the country. Tara never met a stranger as she worked across multiple industries including, energy supply-wind turbine, construction, and food-beverage services.

Tara possessed a zest and love for life, she was vivacious, adventurous, charming, spirited, with a big personality and laughter that was infectious. She was fiercely loyal to her friends, children, and family who will forever remember her carefree spirit, her mesmerizing eyes and smile that could light up your soul.

Tara enjoyed island life, sunrises and sunsets, dancing, listening to music and her treasured friends who became her second family. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed. When you think of Tara celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest.

She leaves behind her children James “Alexander” Paarmann and Lilith Ocean-Ray Garza; along with parents, Renee and Jim Paarmann, Jeanette Akey; siblings, Aaron Cline, Keagan Paarmann, Kenny Thompson, and wife Keshia; grandmothers, Anne Paarmann and Donna Neely; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, James Paarmann and Lloyd Neely.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Nevada Elks Lodge.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Tara’s honor.