Stories from Friday, July 21, 2017

Thomas Marvin Heter, age 79, a resident of rural Garland, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 20, 2017 at his home. The family will receive friends beginning at noon Monday, July 24 at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main St., Fort Scott. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Clarksburg Cemetery. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com...

Evalena McCracken Pate-Rash, age 88, resident of Fort Scott, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. She was born Sept. 16, 1928 in Excelsior Springs, Mo., the daughter of Walter Ira Pate and Anna Irena Carmer Pate. She worked outside the home at various jobs, yet her biggest responsibility was that of homemaker for her family. She enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, camping and fishing...

Local resident Timothy Allen brought his concerns about sewage overrun onto his property to the Fort Scott City Commission Tuesday. Allen said he has lived in Fort Scott for most of his life. He said he has been dealing with problems with a nearby pump station connected to the Timbers Edge Subdivision that has caused sewage overflow into the pond his dad built in 1967 adjacent to his property. The subdivision’s sewage is pumped into the city sewer system...

The Fort Scott City Commission is looking at a balanced budget for 2018, with no planned increase in the mill levy. During a work study session Tuesday, Director of Finance Jon Garrison presented some highlights of the proposed budget. Commissioners and city staff discussed certain aspects of the budget, and later approved publication of the budget during their regular meeting...

The Bourbon County comes to an end today with the Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association event at 7 p.m.

It won’t be long before your child is suiting up for school activities. So it’s important to insure everything is in order before they hit the field or court. Every August, Mercy Clinics set aside specific dates when middle school and high school students walk-in for a reduced-cost sports physical...

Woodland Hills Golf Course will host the Fort Scott City Golf Championship August 5-6 at least four flights of competition available in men’s play and a minimum of two flights for women. All flights will be 36-hole stroke play. The Men’s Championship Flight will play from the White tees in the first round and Blue tees in the second...