Stories from Friday, November 3, 2023

Lois Marie Williams, 70, of Bronson, Kan., passed away late Monday evening, Oct. 30, 2023, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Danny (Dan) Ray Schweikhardt, age 64, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1959 in Fairfax, Mo. Following cremation, a visitation will be held from 4:30 until 6 p.m. at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Arraignments are being handled by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...

A 27-year career of helping people learn through their local library, and leading the library through several changes, came to an end Tuesday. Lisa Walther, director of the Fort Scott Public Library, served in her position for the final time Tuesday. Walther, who has been director of the library since 1996, has decided to retire...

Candidates for open seats on the Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees discussed their backgrounds and goals, and gave their stances on issues the college faces during a candidate forum Oct. 25 on the FSCC campus. Seven candidates running for three open spots on the board – which are all four-year terms – were present for the forum, which was sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. ...