Stories from Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Jolene Wanett West, age 82, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kan., and more recently of Garnett, Kan., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jolene was born Jan. 22, 1942, in Hillsboro, Kan., the daughter of Henry Gaede and Mary Lou Gibson Gaede. ...

Raymond L. Tucker of rural Fort Scott, Kan., passed into rest at his home early on April 5, 2024. He was born the first of three sons to Dave and Joanne Tucker on March 17, 1949. Raymond attended the Fort Scott school system, Fort Scott Community College, and Pittsburg State University. He joined the Army National Guard and served for five years...

Leo Lyle Ramsey, age 79, of Colony, Kan., passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Garnett, Kan., peacefully, with family at his side. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at High Point Cowboy Church, Colony, Kan. Leo's family will greet friends one hour prior to service, at 10 a.m. ...

Bourbon County officials have discovered errors with the county’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program and are working to make adjustments as budget season approaches. During Monday’s Bourbon County Commission meeting, Chief Financial Officer Susan Walker, Appraiser Matt Quick, County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins and County Treasurer Patty Love appeared before commissioners to discuss several issues found with the program, which provides rebates on additional taxes due to improvements, additions or new residential, business or agricultural structures.. ...

The Molly Foster Berry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a nationally supported Vietnam War Commemoration on Friday, April 5 at the Fort Scott Memorial Hall. See Wednesday's print or online edition for full story.