Stories from Friday, September 15, 2023

William Robert “Robin” Reeves, Jr., age 86, resident of Stockton, Mo., died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Stockton. Services for Robin Reeves will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.

Phyllis Irene Best, age 75, Grain Valley, Mo., passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to departure for the cemetery on Wednesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

The Christmas season in Fort Scott this year will kick off with an event that combines downtown shopping and Christmas in the Park. Diane Striler, chair of Elevate Fort Scott, said Christmas on the Bricks planned for the first weekend in December is an example of what the group is about – taking what Fort Scott already offers and elevating it to a new level. Christmas on the Bricks is an example of that effort...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday elected not to waive fees at the county landfill for disposal of a downtown building. Fort Scott Mayor Matthew Wells made the request for the county to waive landfill fees for disposal of a building located at 2 S. National Ave. A new office development for the site is in the works...

With the approaching observance of Constitution Day, also called Citizenship Day, nearly 100 people were welcomed as new U.S. citizens during naturalization proceedings Thursday morning at the Fort Scott National Historic Site. Ninety-five applicants from 36 countries took the Oath of Citizenship as given by Teddy Van Ness, courtroom deputy with the U.S. ...

The Fort Scott Tiger football team opened its SEK League slate with a 14- win over the Independence Bulldogs in a defensive battle Friday night at Frary Field. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.