Structure fire in Nevada

Last night just after 8pm the Nevada Fire Department was called to the 200 block of south oak for a working structure fire.

Engine 219 with 4 personnel and Chief Denney arrived on scene and found fire coming from the second story of a residence.

Personnel made an interior attack and was able to bring the fire under control shortly after. Rescue 214 and Engine 212 responded with 3 off duty personnel.

Thank you to Milo and Compton Junction firefighters for responding mutual aid!

Obituary - Christopher Lee Groom

Christopher Lee Groom, age 41, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away, Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his home. Christopher's wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment with military honors will take place at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

Christopher Groom was born on March 4, 1982 in Kansas City, Missouri to Russell Groom Sr. and Violet Jean Noe.

Christopher joined the US Marines after high school and spent some time in Iraq. He enjoyed reading books, roller coasters, cooking, but most of all he loved his daughter Isabelle.

He is survived by his wife Lizzy Hurbert, his daughter, Isabelle Groom, mother, Violet J. Noe, his brother Russel D Groom Jr., two aunts, Linda Zucco and Mary Bryant, two uncles, Robert Noe, and Jewel Groom, nieces, Eliza and Elissa Groom, and nephew, Donovan Groom.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

From the Peculiar Police Department

On the evening of August 9, our officers responded to a disturbance at the Peculiar Farmer's Market, during which a man was reported to have pointed a gun at another man. A complete and exhaustive investigation was conducted, which included obtaining what little video footage was present in the area and obtaining statements from all persons who were present.

 
Since the original allegation was made very publicly on social media, we feel it is our duty to respond publicly at this point. We have received numerous questions and comments about the matter, but to maintain the integrity of the case, we did not want to release any information without having facts. The investigation concluded today, and there is no evidence to support the initial allegation.

 
To be very clear: This does NOT suggest that any of the parties involved were being untruthful. The evidence available just does not support the allegation of a crime occurring. The Peculiar Police Department is committed to the safety and well-being of our citizens and visitors, and we take this kind of report very seriously.

At the request of the reporting party, the case will be sent to the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review, as a matter of “second opinion.” If their review and/or findings differ from ours, we will certainly release that information as well.


- Peculiar Police Department

Obituary - Charles Alvin Lindell

Charles Alvin Lindell age 94, Pleasanton, KS, died Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born on January 16, 1929 at Pleasanton, KS, the son of Frank Elmer and Adah Goodenough Lindell. He attended Fort Scott Junior College where he played basketball. 

In his high school years he played football and basketball and raced his horse at the Mound City Fairgrounds. On May 4, 1952, he married Doris LaJune Huckaby in Mound City, KS. He and Doris had a family farm for over 70 years, where they raised a multitude of livestock, dairy farmed and grew various crops. He was a member and elder of Pleasanton Christian Church. 

He enjoyed participating in his 5 children’s activities from 4-H, basketball, football, softball and Saddle Club. His involvement continued down through the years with the grandchildren. He also enjoyed sharing his love of the farm with all the kids, taking them fishing and riding in the pickup were a highlight all loved. He was known for his corny grandpa jokes. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother, Francis Lindell, and a great grandson, Oliver. He is survived by 2 sons, Dennis Lindell and Brian Lindell (Heather) of Raymore, MO, and 3 daughters, Debbie Harkleroad (Marty) of Overland Park, KS, Karen Cobb (David) of Stilwell, KS, and Nancy Keeton (Craig) of Spokane, WA, 1 brother Vernon Lindell (Roberta), and 1 sister Ruth Winterscheidt, 12 grandchildren, Sarah, Ashley, Michael, Jennifer, Amanda, Laura, Maria, Christine, Jessica, Craig, Taylor, and Keaton, 14 great-grandchildren, Bryce, Joshua, Lane, Cameron, Abbigale, Henry, Elizabeth, Avery, Levi, Kate, Riley, Grace, Charlie & McKenna, and 2 great-great grandchildren, Tobi & Leon. We are ending this obituary with Dad’s customary greeting of, “God Bless You!”

A gathering to celebrate Charles's life will be 2 pm Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. 

Visitation will be from 1 pm to service time at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton First Christian Church, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Carl Gookin

Military Honors for Carl Gookin of Amsterdam, Missouri will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. No visitation. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com

Carl Duane Gookin, age 80 of Amsterdam, Missouri died Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Butler Center in Butler, Missouri. He was born February 20, 1943 to Carl Asa and Celia Ann Ramirez Gookin in San Diego, California.

Carl is survived by his wife, Patricia Gookin of the home; a son, Carl Robert “Bobby” Gookin of CA; a daughter, Tammy Gookin of WA; two stepsons, Mike Sixkiller and Dennis Sixkiller both of Amsterdam; and two step-grandchildren, Vivian Sixkiller and Jesse James Sixkiller

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