The Bourbon County Monitor (Page 6)

I Believe In Bourbon County

“The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for..." - Ernest Hemingway

By Nick Graham

/ 7 May 2026

Bourbon County Commissioners Narrowly Approve Law Firm Shortlist for Review of Contract

Board votes 3-2 on prioritized attorney list amid discussion of potential conflicts of interest

By Nick Graham

/ 6 May 2026

Bourbon County Commissioners Narrowly Approve Law Firm Shortlist for Review of Contract

The Women Who Gather Us

Some of the women who shape us do it in grand ways, but more often, it happens quietly around a table. When I think about Mother’s Day, I naturally

By Rachel French

/ 6 May 2026

Diversey picks former Valu Merchandisers site for $10M chemical facility, up to 100 jobs

EXCLUSIVE: City officials reveal projected wages and long-term growth plans for renovated facility.

By Nick Graham

/ 2 May 2026

Diversey picks former Valu Merchandisers site for $10M chemical facility, up to 100 jobs

A Mental Health Day Off Work

Jacee asked for a Mental Health Day. She needed time off work because she was stressed, not to mention her employee contract allowed her three of those days a year,

By Patty LaRoche

/ 2 May 2026

You mean … do it for free?

Coming from a family that is creative, involved and energetic, I didn’t realize that not everyone volunteers on committees and events. When I was a young adult, it seemed

By Millie Lipscomb

/ 1 May 2026

Milburn-Kee Jury Trial Scheduled For July 6

Jury trial in state’s case against County Commissioner scheduled for three days.

By Nick Graham

/ 30 Apr 2026

Milburn-Kee Jury Trial Scheduled For July 6

FSCC Women’s Luncheon connects community, supports local businesses

Fort Scott, KS - More than 130 people gathered at Fort Scott Community College for the annual Women’s Luncheon, bringing together local businesses, organizations and community members for a day

By Fatimah Bader

/ 30 Apr 2026