Stories from Wednesday, August 18, 2010

SMITH -- Joel Smith and Ramie Julich, Fort Sott, and siblings Halle, 6, and Kilee, 3, are proud to announe the birth of their son, Liam Allen Smith. Liam was born at 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces at birth...

IRSIK -- Eric and Mindy Irsik, Fort Scott, and big brother Ethan, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Alexis Rose Irsik. Alexis was born at 7:48 a.m., Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. She weighed 4 pounds, 12 1/2 ounces at birth...

HOGAN -- Sean Hogan, Hume, Mo.; and Nicole Lee, Fort Scott; and siblings Kane and Ivy, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Kynlee Nicole Hogan. Kynlee was born at 5:42 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott...

CHADD -- Chelsea Poe and Dalton Chadd, Bronaugh, Mo.; are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jeep Roper Chadd. Jeep was born at 12:36 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 at Mercy Health Center in Fort Scott. He weighed 6 pounds, 0.75 ounces at birth...

Estella J. Bosley Williams was born on Sept. 25, 1917, in Edler, Baca County, Colo., and has gone to be with the Lord on Aug. 14, 2010. Estella embraced life with a view of knowing each day was an opportunity to share her love and tenderness with all she encountered. Along her journey she enjoyed the greatest gift in life-her family...

UNIONTOWN -- Bethany Ericson will get some help pursuing her career choice thanks to a scholarship that is once again available in the community. Ericson, who graduated from Uniontown High School in May, is the recipient of a $3,200 scholarship -- $1,600 per semester -- that is being provided by Agriculture Future of America in Kansas City, Mo., and UMB Bank in Fort Scott, to attend a college or university of her choice. ...

Fort Scott Police and Fire departments were busy Tuesday afternoon with traffic accident and a structure fire. Shortly after noon, emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. Highway 69 and Third Street for a two vehicle accident. ...