Stories from Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Gary Lee Webster, age 64, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Friday, July 4, 2014, at the Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. He was born May 24, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Calvin and Edna Webster. Gary was currently employed by Fort Scott Broadcasting and had worked in radio for over 40 years. ...

Margaret A. Stewart, age 96, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born Jan. 24, 1918, in Bronson, Kan., the daughter of Glenn H. Entzminger and Ada M. Smith Entzminger. Margaret graduated from the Bronson High School. ...

City officials said progress is being made toward keeping historic downtown buildings maintained and safe, but agreed the effort requires input from community members. City Manager Dave Martin, Director of Economic Development Heather Griffith and Codes Manager Brent Crays recently sat down with The Tribune to discuss conditions of buildings in the Downtown Historic District, as well as the city's future plans for that area and programs available to property owners to rehabilitate buildings in need of repairs.. ...

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Election Candidates' Forum on Tuesday, July 22, at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center in the auditorium. The general public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the forum will begin at 6 p.m...

Fort Scott was the site of many Fourth of July festivities over the weekend. The annual Burke Street Parade was held Friday morning. Activities and entertainment could be found at Ellis Park, which was also a celebration of recent improvements and additions at the park. ...

Roger Leon Jessip, age 81, of Linn Valley, Kan., passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Linn Valley Lakes Community Church. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service at the Church. Contributions are suggested to Grace Hospice. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel...