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Joyce Anne (Payne) Johnson
(Obituary ~ 02/28/25)
Joyce Anne (Payne) Johnson, 85, of Augusta, Kan., originally from Fort Scott, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. She was born on Feb. 4, 1940, in Fort Scott, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl C. and Belva L. (Simons) Payne and granddaughter, Jordan Rene “JoJo” Shores. ... -
County commissioners speak the ‘Z’ word
(Local News ~ 02/28/25)
As Bourbon County Commissioners prepare their lists of topics to address in 2025, one of those topics is the hot-button issue of zoning. Commissioners discussed the topic during their Monday meeting, ultimately voting to allow Commissioner Leroy Kruger to lead a research team on zoning and special use permits... -
USD 235 patrons go to polls Tuesday for bond election
(Local News ~ 02/28/25)
During a special election Tuesday, voters in the Uniontown School District will be asked whether they support a $1.2 million bond issue to fund improvements to district facilities. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.
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Board of directors chosen for Freeman Fort Scott Hospital
(Local News ~ 02/28/25)
Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. has formally appointed an inaugural board of directors, a significant milestone in developing the new Bourbon County-based hospital to best serve its residents and the surrounding communities. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story... -
Bulldogs sweep Tigers to end regular season
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/25)
In their regular season finales in Independence Friday night, the Fort Scott High School Lady Tigers were nipped 36-35 while the Tiger boys battled to the end in a 57-47 defeat. The Lady Tigers (16-4) needed a win over the Lady Bulldogs (7-13) to capture the SEK League title outright, and will finish the 204-25 season with at least a share of the league crown. ...
