Stories from Friday, April 14, 2023

Norman “Wayne” Stine, age 64, passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 10, 2023, after a tough battle with cancer. Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Kan. Cremation has take place. Memorial contributions are suggested to Integrity Hospice and can be left in the care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Hwy 54, Iola, Kansas 66749. Condolences can be left for the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com...

The goal for the children of Booker T. and Cleo Cummings was to get an education and leave Fort Scott. While their daughter, Laverne, did not attend college, she passed that value on to her children. And they have passed the value of education down to their children and grandchildren...

It appeared a vote to rescind its decision to implement a policy requiring contractor license fees failed to pass during a special Fort Scott City Commission meeting Wednesday. Commissioners Edwin Woellhof and Katy Harrington voted no and Jones and Tim Van Hoecke voted yes. Mayor Matthew Wells recused himself from voting, which the commissioners counted as a no vote...

Community Health Center/Southeast Kansas is making its move into its new location at 2322 S. Main St. in Fort Scott. The move began Monday, April 10 and will wrap up this weekend. The Apothocare Pharmacy will be closed today and the Walk-In Clinic will close at 1 p.m. Sunday. All services will re-open to the public on Monday...