Stories from Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The Bourbon County Clerk’s Office is working to address issues with voting machines as the Aug. 6 primary election draws near. During the July 15 Bourbon County Commission meeting, County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins discussed funding for elections and errors discovered with ballots not feeding properly into the machines. Hawkins responded to citizen questions regarding the election budget and problems with voting machines...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday learned more about a topic that has cropped up during discussions on solar panel developments – limited zoning. Commissioners have discussed zoning in recent months and have also been asked by citizens to consider adopting limited zoning as it relates to certain land uses. Commissioners have discussed both sides of the debate on solar panels, and heard from landowners who oppose the developments for various reasons...

James E. Wright, age 91, Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brunswick Christian Church, in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfuneral.com...

Donald “Butch” Keith Hutchison, age 81, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away at his home Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born in Nevada, Mo., on Sept. 15, 1942, to Fred and Leota (Withrow) Hutchison. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Frederick Hutchison. ...