Stories from Friday, July 23, 2021

Demolition of the Eagle Block building could begin as early as the first of the week, according to the contractor awarded the bid for the project. During a special meeting Wednesday, Fort Scott City Commissioners approved a $148,500 contract with American Wrecking Services of Kansas City, Mo., to demolish the Eagle Block building and, if necessary, the CDL building...

City and county leaders have signed off on an agreement with a Kansas City, Mo.-based health care company for a study to determine the feasibility of bringing a hospital back to the area. Both entities have agreed to sign a cooperative agreement with Noble Health Corporation for a feasibility study that will explore the possibility of reopening an acute care hospital facility in Fort Scott...

Shirley Jean Hutchins, 90, of Scammon, Kan., passed away at her home Monday afternoon, July 19, 2021. She was born in Uniontown, Kan., the daughter of Edmond Riley and Deloris Joan (McGuire) Brown. She married James Keith Hutchins on Oct. 9, 1948, in Mound City, Kan. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2002...

A Florida woman was killed and another man was reportedly seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on Kansas Highway 7. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident took place about 2 p.m. Tuesday on K-7 about two miles south of U.S. Highway 69...

John Franklin Miller Jr., 51, lost his battle to cancer on July 15, 2021 while surrounded by his family. Little John was born August 29, 1969, to John Franklin Miller Sr. and Elizabeth Miller. He is survived by his brother Quinton Miller and wife Tanisha of Garnett, Kan.; sister Wendy Miller, Pittsburg, Kan.; his sons John Miller III and Meaygen McClintock of Iola, Kan., Lance Miller and wife Ashley of Kincaid, Kan., and Steven Miller of Kincaid, Kan.; his grandchildren Cayden Miller, Tripp Miller, Aaliyah Vasquez, Jasmine Miller, Atlas Miller and Hannah Boeck; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.. ...

William Jackie Simons, Jr., age 73, died peacefully at home in Mound City, Kan., on July 22, 2021. A drop-in celebration of life and visitation will be held Monday, July 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Schneider Funeral Home in Mound City, Kan. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Concern in Mound City, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...