Stories from Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Jean Russell, age 74, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at her home. Leota Jean Russell was born Sept. 9, 1950, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Charles Gruver and Doris Hillman Gruver. Jean’s father passed away when she was very young and she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Floyd Camp. ...

Although no decisions have been made, local leaders are discussing the possibility of a trash collection day for county residents. During a combined work session Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Empress Event Center, Fort Scott City Commissioners and Bourbon County Commissioners discussed options for trash collection...

Bourbon County Commissioners are looking into the possibility of an onsite auction of old medical equipment not needed by Freeman Health Systems, which plans to bring healthcare services to the county this year. On Monday, Commissioner Leroy Kruger said he spoke with representatives of Freeman about a list of equipment, which he said contains about 10-12 items...

The Fort Scott High School Lady Tigers bounced back after a nearly even first half to outlast the Chanute Lady Blue Comets 54-35, while the Tiger boys fell 49-35 in a fast-paced battle with Chanute Tuesday night. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story...