Stories from Tuesday, August 19, 2025

My son turned 21 on Monday. I think 18 years old is technically considered an adult but to me it’s always been 21. I’m proud of him, and proud of my husband and myself for keeping him alive for 21 years. But my pride comes alongside just a hint of dread. He asked if I would buy him a specific type of alcohol for his 21st birthday, a shot of Fireball in honor of his grandfather. And there it is, the source of the dread...

Clara E. “Babe” Campbell, 99, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Clara “Babe” was born on July 19, 1926 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Alex Andre Redden and Susan Lemonia (Doty) Redden. ...

Linda Mae Eshelbrenner, 74 of Frontenac, Kan., passed away peacefully Aug. 16, 2025 at Advent Health, Shawnee Mission, Kan. She was surrounded by her family. Linda was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo., to James and Dorothy Papst. She married Albert Eshelbrenner Jr, on June 13, 1970, and was married for 55 years. ...

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our loved one, Lory Ann Woods. Lory passed from this world on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Joplin, Mo. Lory was born, Feb. 27, 1956, in Kansas City, Kan., to Loretta May (Downing) Neal and William Frederick Neal...

Bourbon County Commissioners plan to review concerns brought forth by a citizen concerning a resolution to form a planning commission. On Tuesday, Commission Chairman David Beerbower told the Tribune the status of the resolution is “on hold” and commissioners tabled the matter until next week as Commissioner Sam Tran was not present, and to discuss the resolution and new information with County Counselor Bob Johnson...

In a vote that was not unanimous, the Fort Scott City Commission approved the language for a sales tax question that will appear on the November ballot. City Manager Brad Matkin said there were five options for commissioners to chose from concerning proposed ballot options...