Stories from Friday, June 16, 2017

Jayden Witt and his new friend, Bingo, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, are in the process of creating a bond while the 6-year-old Jayden and his family deal with the child’s autism. Jayden’s parents, Matt and Cherie Witt of Fort Scott, got the service dog a few months ago as they searched for help for Jayden, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 2 years of age. Jayden and Bingo have spent that time getting to know each other...

As construction continues at the new Bourbon County Law Enforcement Center, officials are making plans to host the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee on July 6. By that time, contractors are hoping to have some of the finish work completed. Commissioners attended a monthly progress meeting at the construction site Tuesday...

Area youth who participated in a camp of instruction Thursday and Friday were able to learn first-hand how soldiers lived life on a fort in the 1840s. Youth dressed in soldiers’ attire took part in marching, drills, weapons demonstrations and other activities during the 28-hour camp...