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Howard Chester Ausemus (Obituary ~ 01/31/20)
Howard Chester Ausemus, 99, of Hepler, died at 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 in the Medicalodge in Girard. Chester was born June 26, 1920 at Hiattville, Kan., a son of Carl and Emma (Armstrong) Ausemus. He graduated from Hepler High School in Hepler, Kan... -
Wind farm opposition urges commissioners to move slowly (Local News ~ 01/31/20)
Bourbon County Commissioners continue to hear concerns from residents on a proposed wind energy project. During the commission’s Tuesday meeting, four residents spoke about the proposed Jayhawk Wind project for Bourbon and Crawford counties, which is being developed by Apex Clean Energy... -
Snow day? ’Sno problem! (Local News ~ 01/31/20)
Area students got a snow day Wednesday after rain turned to ice, and then was covered with about 2 inches of snow overnight Tuesday. Children of all ages took advantage of the snow that was ideal for snowmen. Their creations didn’t last long, as temperatures rose on Thursday... -
Tiger squads swept by Braves in Bonner Springs
(High School Sports ~ 01/31/20)
The Fort Scott Tigers and Lady Tigers fell to Bonner Springs in a varsity doubleheader Friday night. The Tigers were clipped 65-61 while the Lady Tigers were dropped 39-19. See Saturday's print or online edition for complete story.