Stories from Friday, November 7, 2025

Leo Patrick Reagan, fondly known as Pat, passed away on Nov. 2, 2025, at the age of 96 in Kansas City, Mo. Born on Sept. 5, 1929, in Mantey, Kan., Pat graced this world with his infectious presence for 96 remarkable years. Pat had a long-lasting career at Armco Steel, where he dedicated himself with professionalism and pride. ...

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Monday discussed the City Connecting Link Improvement Program and improvements to U.S. Highway 54 and Wall Street. Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin has said the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin the first two phases of the (CCLIP) Wall Street improvement project in the summer of 2026. He said all of Wall Street will be redone from near the area of the chamber building to Caldwell Street...

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Ogle, a cherished soul known for his kind heart and unwavering spirit, passed away in his hometown of Fort Scott, Kan., on Nov. 4, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on Feb. 28, 1969, to the late Burton Wayne Ogle and Daisy Ruth Duerson Ogle, Tony’s life was a testament to the values of love, dedication, and joy that he inherited from his beloved parents...

The 2025 election came with hurdles for Bourbon County Clerk Susan Walker and her staff. From issues with ballots affecting the USD 235 school district area, to problems with equipment and a large number of write-in votes, Walker said she and her staff worked to ensure accurate results were provided during the process...

Pastor Larry Stevicks of Fort Scott has a lifetime of experiences and adventures that has taken him from a young man of 18, who enlisted in the United States Air Force, to his current positions as the local VFW Chaplin and head of Emmanual Baptist Church. Originally from S.E. Nebraska, Stevicks moved here in 1997 to accept a pastoral position, bringing his wife Glenda with him to begin yet another chapter of service and dedication that helps others...