Stories from Thursday, July 2, 2020

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly Thursday issued Executive Order #20-52 requiring that most Kansans must wear a mask while in public spaces, and in places where individuals are unable to maintain social distancing of six feet. Executive Order #20-52 takes effect beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3, and will remain in place until rescinded or until the current statewide State of Disaster Emergency expires – whichever is earlier...

James Leon Picht, age 90, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Tuesday, June 30 2020, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott. He was born Feb. 8, 1930, in Hiattville, Kan., the son of Glen Picht and Martha Payne Picht. Jim attended school in Fort Scott K-12 and then Fort Scott Junior College, and then he attended Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg, Kan. ...

Grace Earlene Myers, age 96, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born Jan. 15, 1924, in Sprague, Mo., the daughter of Rev. Earl R. Bingham and Susan Pickford Bingham. She graduated from Fulton, Kan., High School in 1942 and attended Fort Scott Junior College. ...