Stories from Friday, August 20, 2021

Clarence Melvin “Mel” Anderson, 78, of Frontenac, Kan., died 10:57 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at the Via Christi Village in Pittsburg, Kan., following an illness. Mel was born Feb. 21, 1943 in Ft. Scott, Kan., the son of Donald and Ruby (Sharp) Anderson. ...

Bourbon County Business Manager Susan Bancroft updated commissioners on the use of federal funds the county is receiving through the American Rescue Plan Act. Bancroft said she has been researching different ways to use ARPA funding. She provided commissioners with a condensed version of rules and regulations concerning the funding...

Demolishing the Eagle Block building on North National Avenue has cost the city $81,675, not including inspection fees or the cost for the remaining work. On Tuesday, the city commission approved a bid to seal the below-grade walls of Sharky’s Pub & Grub and the former Hammons building. The commission also voted to pay American Wrecking Services, LLC, for work it has done to date. After restoration of the walls is completed, American Wrecking will return to backfill the Eagle Block basement...

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday reviewed bids received for five street projects. Of the five, one project bid was accepted, action on two project bids was tabled, and a bid for one project was rejected. Jason Dickman of Earles Engineering and Inspection Inc., presented the bids to the commissioners. The city contracts with Earles Engineering and Inspection, Inc. for engineering services...