Stories from Friday, October 11, 2019

The 2019 Uniontown High School Homecoming King and Queen were crowned Friday night.

Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday gave a nod of approval for a group to proceed with researching the feasibility of a new multi-purpose event center. Commissioners met with Rod Markin of Markin Consulting in Maple Grove, Minn., and Bourbon County Economic Development Director Jody Hoener, who explained the goal...

The Fort Scott Public Library hosted a Star Wars Reads Celebration Thursday. A room at the library was dedicated to “Star Wars” activities that included books, games, toys, movies and treats. Valetta Cannon, youth librarian, said the library hosts special themed events throughout the year. Cannon is a fourth grader at Eugene Ware School...

James Richard Norman, 66, formerly of Fort Scott, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at his home in Winfield, Kan. Arrangements will be announced by the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Kenneth Dale Roberts, age 63, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at his home. He was born May 8, 1956, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Kenneth Ray Roberts and Joanne Lloyd Roberts. Dale attended school in both Fort Scott and Pittsburg and graduated from the Pleasanton High School. ...

Mary Elizabeth Hall, age 84, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1935, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Tom Lee Bolan and Alean Benskin Bolan. She married Edward LeRoy Hall on May 1, 1951, in Fort Scott. He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1995. Mary enjoyed crafts, crocheting, sewing and making blankets and clothing. She was always there for her family no matter the need. She also had a big heart for animals...

Turnovers and penalties contributed to the Fort Scott Tiger football team's 42-21 loss to the Chanute Blue Comets Friday night at Frary Field. The Tigers (1-5 overall, 1-4 in the SEK) turned the ball over on fumbles three times, and costly false start penalties kept drives alive for the Blue Comets (5-1 overall) throughout the contest...