George Scott Koppa, age 50, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home. Services for Scott Koppa will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.
Death Notice of George Scott Koppa
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City of Fort Scott Ordinance on Fireworks
To view the ordinance:
Ordinance 3781 – FIREWORKS sales and discharge(2)
Here is a shortened version:
Only Class C fireworks, common ones, are allowed to be discharged within the city limits of Fort Scott.
The sale of fireworks started on June 20 and will stop on July 7.
They can be discharged from June 27 to July 2 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
From July 3 to 4, from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. and on
July 5 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The city manager, fire chief, or designated authority may change the dates due to severe weather conditions, etc.
It’s illegal to discharge fireworks within 1,000 feet of a hospital, 50 feet from where they are sold, 100 feet from a gas pump, filling station, or bulk fuel storage facility, Fort Scott Community College campus/grounds, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, or city-owned parks.
No fireworks are allowed from 18th to 23rd Streets on Horton Street on the day of the city’s fireworks display.
It’s unlawful to throw any kind of fireworks at a person, group or vehicle.
Bottle rockets are illegal in the city.
Local Grief Support Group Starts on July 1
A 13-week Grief Support Group will begin on Tuesday mornings starting July 1-September 23.
“Each time we gather from 10:00 until 11:30 in the small classroom at Mary Queen of Angels church,” said facilitator Laura Meeks. “The group is non-denominational, focused on helping rebuild your life after losing a loved one. The group is led by professionals through videos and guided discussion. A helpful guidebook is provided and there are no costs to attend.”
For questions or interest in this group please call Laura Meeks at 740-317-6379 or email [email protected]. You can also directly enroll through griefshare.org/find a group where this Fort Scott session is listed.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 24
Road closing considered by Bourbon County Commissioners
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
To all persons concerned,
You are hereby given notice that the Board of County Commissioners of Bourbon County, KS, through a petition filed by Bradley Plaster, propose to vacate the following:
Vacation of 60’ road of 128th between Lot 5 Sub of Lot 1 Block 8 and Lot 2 of Block 8, Hiattville, Kansas.
This road closing will be further considered by the Board of County Commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas at a public hearing scheduled for 5:35 PM July 7, 2025, during their regularly scheduled commission meeting located at 210 S National Avenue, Fort Scott, Kansas, in the Commission Chambers. Any person with an interest in this proposed road closing is invited to speak for or against this matter. Said road closing will then become effective upon the formal resolution of the Board.
Susan E. Walker
Bourbon County Clerk
KS Supreme Court accepting public comment on updates to child support guidelines
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Kansas Tourism Announces 2025 Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup
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Visit the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes during the All-School Reunion to learn about Local Unsung Heroes!
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Bo Co Commission Budget Advisory Meeting is June 25
There will be a budget advisory meeting at 4:30pm on June 25, 2025 in the Commission Room. This meeting is open to the public.
Susan E. Walker
Bourbon County Clerk
Fort Scott Community College is requesting proposals for a project
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