Stories from Friday, December 29, 2017

Virginia Marie Chambers, 90, of Fort Scott, and formerly of Hiattville, Kan., passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 28, 2017 at the Country Place Memory Care in Fort Scott. She was born July 31, 1927, in Girard, Kan., the daughter of Don and Imo Irene (Rogers) Salmon. She married John Joseph “Joe” Chambers May 28, 1950, in Hiattville, Kan., and he preceded her in death June 24, 1995...

Lewis William “Bill” Lucas, age 85, resident of Humboldt, Kan., passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at the Heritage Health Care, Chanute, Kan. Bill was born on May 3, 1932, in Fort Scott, the son of Lewis Edward and Thelma (Weddle) Lucas. Bill was a Veteran serving his country with the United States Army. He worked as a welder and a over the road trucker. He married Charlotte Stephens on April 25, 1981. Bill enjoyed tinkering and loved his animals...

The Tribune is taking a look back at the people, places and events that shaped Bourbon County in 2017. The following are stories that made headlines throughout the year: Jail project dedication, tours Dedication and ribbon cutting ceremonies took place in October at the nearly-completed Bourbon County Law Enforcement Center...

The Fort Scott Tribune has selected its top sports stories of the season. Fort Scott High School dominated the list with six of the top stories about Tiger teams or athletes and another one about a decision by the Kansas State High School Activities Association that affects all of the school’s athletic teams (as well as those at Uniontown and Northeast)...