Stories from Friday, February 9, 2024

Marylou Lorene Bell, age 74, Prescott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.   Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at the Curry Cemetery near Mound City, Kan. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Olathe Hospice House. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

City of Fort Scott and Bourbon County leaders have recently discussed funding and support of economic development efforts in the county. On Monday, Bourbon County Commissioners discussed and approved by a 2-1 vote a letter supporting Bourbon County Regional Economic Development, Inc. ...

As Fort Scott has reeled with news that two major companies are planning to close, the emergency room is already closed, and Fort Scott Community College is struggling financially, representatives from state entities were in Fort Scott Friday to discuss their efforts to help the community...

Local veterans on Friday learned details of the planned opening of a new VA clinic in Iola and the pending closure of three VA clinics, including the Fort Scott facility. The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System recently announced the location of its newest Community-based Outpatient Clinic in Iola. Representatives of the organization were on hand to talk to veterans, their families and caregivers during an informational session at Fort Scott Community College...