Stories from Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Bourbon County Commissioners voted to put a burn ban in place during their Tuesday morning meeting. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Freeman Health System’s plans to bring health care services to Fort Scott and Bourbon County moved a step forward after action Tuesday night by the Fort Scott City Commission.

A unique convoy sponsored by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) made its way to Fort Scott on Saturday, Oct. 12, arriving at the Gathering Square Pavilion. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.

Tate Anthony West, age 55, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. He was born on Nov. 21, 1968 in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Carl and Maurita Russell West. Tate graduated from Fort Scott High School and joined the United States Army Reserves and after five years, he became active duty, making a career in the military with 26 years of total service, also 18 years law enforcement service. ...

Darlene Agnes Chermok, age 85, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Arma Health and Rehab, in Arma, Kan. Father Yancey Burgess will conduct Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at the John F. Kennedy Gymnasium. ...

Betty June Millard, age 90, formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Liberty, Mo.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the Celebration. Betty will be laid to rest in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Samuel's House. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. ...