Stories from Friday, February 15, 2019

Robert William Findley, age 70, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Feb. 11 surrounded by his family. The son of Eldon and Ula (Carr) Findley, Robert was born in Fort Scott, at Mercy Hospital, on Jan. 10, 1949. In his youth Robert helped his father on the family farm. ...

Fort Scott High School basketball games at Independence scheduled for tonight have been postponed due to inclement weather. The games have been moved to Thursday, Feb. 21. Forensics at Caney scheduled for today has been cancelled. At this time, events for Saturday are still on as scheduled...

Charlene D. Endicott, 85, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Feb. 13, 2019. She was born in Columbus, Kan., on Aug. 26, 1933. She is survived by her children Larry Endicott, Gary Endicott, Debra Thornbro, Kathy Ann Stallings, Terrie Ramsey and Brandon Endicott; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Simonds. Charlene is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Thomas Endicott...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday were asked to clarify how bills are paid for jail expenses and also the amount budgeted for jail staff wages. Sheriff Bill Martin and Jail Administrator Bobby Reed met with commissioners and invited Terry Sercer, CPA with Diehl Banwart and Bolton, who assists the county with its budget...

Students in Fort Scott High School will have different choices when it comes to gcourse offerings next year. The board of éducation on Monday approved some course changes and changes in graduation requirements at the recommendation See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

A winter storm blew into the area Friday, bringing snow mixed with sleet throughout the day. Uniontown High School to reschedule its Homecoming game ahead of the storm, from Friday night to Thursday night. Fort Scott schools dismissed early Friday. There is a slight chance of freezing rain Saturday, followed by a couple of days of better weather before snow returns on Tuesday...