Stories from Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Maxine Louise Martinez, 101, passed away peacefully during her sleep on July 10, 2025, at her home of 46 years, surrounded by several of her loving children. Louise was just one month short of turning 102. She was born Aug. 30, 1923, to Elbert (E.B.) Harvey and Anna Harvey (Schwenke) in Fairview, Okla. She was the third of four daughters who were known to many as the “Harvey girls.”...

Janis D Hamilton, 86, transitioned to heaven June 14, 2025 in Overland Park, Kan. She was born in Jan. 1939, and grew up in Kingman, Kan., with her parents Helen and Earl Kostner.  She attended Kingman High School where she was the 4-H leader and competed with food demonstrations, readings, and more. ...

Burton Clyde Brownback, age 72, Tri-Ko resident in Osawatomie, Kan., passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Centerville Community Church. Burial will be in the Centerville Cemetery.  Family and friends are invited to gather for a meal and fellowship after the burial at the church.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Prairie FFA or Centerville Community Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

As Bourbon County Commissioners continue their work toward change to the county’s budget, they are faced with the loss of the directors of the public works department. During Monday's commission meeting, Eric Bailey, the county’s longtime public works director, announced his resignation, effective Aug. ...

Local school districts will see the effects of withheld federal Title funds that have been delayed indefinitely by the U.S. Department of Education. Last week, Kansas education officials were notified that payment to states for certain federal funds already appropriated by Congress for student learning, teacher development and other student-centered services has been delayed, pending a review, according to a news release...