Stories from Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Opal Vivian Davis, beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Opal was born April 21, 1942, the first child of Edgar and Opal (Higgins) Headrick. Opal attended Stotesbury Grade School through the fourth grade and then transferred to Metz when her parents purchased their family farm. ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Marie Tennison, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and wife. Patricia's strength, passion, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Patricia is survived by her husband Kevin. ...

Tammy Marie Gode, 49, of Fulton, Kan., passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, 2025, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

By the same vote as last week on the same topic, Bourbon County Commissioners passed by a 2-1 vote Monday a new resolution bumping salaries for county elected officials. Increases for some officials will be smaller than were set on the original resolution...

New Bourbon County Clerk Susan Walker reviewed several resolutions and other needed business with a new Bourbon County Commission Jan. 13. One of those matters deals with a snafu concerning funds from a sales tax issue last year. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story...

An ongoing situation involving structural issues with a downtown building may be closer to a resolution. On Tuesday, Fort Scott City Commissioners approved by a 4-1 vote a motion by Commissioner Dyllon Olson to allow the city’s legal counsel and City Manager Brad Matkin to work with Jose Montanez, the owner of a building at 118 E. Wall St., to draft a waiver and agreement which will be brought back to the commission at a later date. The building houses the Fort Scott Barber Shop...