Curtis Major - The Bourbon County Monitor

Hitting the ground running: Bourbon County's new clerk details her plans as commissioners react

Bourbon County's newly appointed clerk, Ann Clarkson, is hitting the ground running.

By Curtis Major

/ 4 Sep 2026

Hitting the ground running: Bourbon County's new clerk details her plans as commissioners react

BREAKING: Annie Clarkson Named Bourbon County’s New Clerk

The Bourbon County Republican Party selects Annie Clarkson as the county’s next clerk in a 39-2 vote.

By Curtis Major

/ 1 Sep 2026

BREAKING: Annie Clarkson Named Bourbon County’s New Clerk

Fort Scott commissioners agree to study $1 million SEK Solar proposal, hold off on committing

A Chanute solar company says Fort Scott could save about $60,000 a year by installing solar at five city buildings. Commissioners agreed to study the proposal further.

By Curtis Major

/ 27 Aug 2026

Fort Scott commissioners agree to study $1 million SEK Solar proposal, hold off on committing

KDWP awards Fort Scott up to $40,000 grant for Gunn Park dock, pond upgrades

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has approved a grant of up to $40,000 to build a new dock and repair aging pond infrastructure at Gunn Park

By Curtis Major

/ 24 Aug 2026

KDWP awards Fort Scott up to $40,000 grant for Gunn Park dock, pond upgrades

Keeping court in session: Bourbon County maps a temporary location for district court

District court and county officials discuss temporarily moving court to former DMV building during elevator rebuild.

By Curtis Major

/ 16 Aug 2026

Keeping court in session: Bourbon County maps a temporary location for district court

Building a safe haven: Fort Scott commission approves child advocacy center at the Gunn Park house

Commissioners unanimously backed a plan to convert the Gunn Park house into a trauma-informed intake center for Fort Scott's youngest crime victims.

By Curtis Major

/ 7 Aug 2026

Building a safe haven: Fort Scott commission approves child advocacy center at the Gunn Park house