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Davis recognized as Governor’s Scholars Awards recipient
At the invitation of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Nickelson Lee Davis of Fort Scott High School, son of Jason and Nicole Davis, was selected to attend the 41st Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program on May 5, 2024, in Topeka. The recognition ceremony honors the top academic one-percent of Kansas...
Serious injuries reported in Bates County crash
BATES COUNTY, Mo- A Butler man was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident early Tuesday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, 18-year-old, Dylan D. Randalls, was traveling Northbound on I-49 when his 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee ran off the side of the roadway. The vehicle continued to strike a signpost, tree, and fence.
4-H Spring Dog Show: May 25 at 1 p.m.
Zach Ross, Fort Scott, is the Kansas State University Southwind District coordinator for the local 4-H dog program. That district is comprised of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson counties. He and his wife, Aubrey, will be hosting a Spring Dog Show at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds on May 25 at...
Tigers' season ends in regionals
Although their bid for an appearance at the state tournament fell short, the Fort Scott High School Tiger baseball team had a memorable season. The Tigers, who finished the season with an overall record of 19-8, lost five straight games early in the season before winning 13 consecutive games down the stretch en route to a second straight SEK title.
Uniontown City Special Meeting This Evening at 6 p.m.
A special meeting of the City of Uniontown Council will be held May 23 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.]. CALL TO ORDER AT _________ by __________________________________________. ____ Jess Ervin ____ Danea Esslinger ____ Amber Kelly ____ Mary Pemberton ____ Bradley Stewart. Motion by _____________, Second by __________, Approved ______,...
Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Hosts Annual Spring Fundraiser, Boardwalk BBQ
A crowd of 150 people attended the 2024 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation annual spring fundraiser on Tuesday, April 16th. The evening’s theme was a BBq, a Boardwalk BBq. The foundation was excited to have the brand-new SEK Impact Center serve as the site for the evening’s festivities. Doors opened at 6 pm. Approximately $12,000 was raised during the evening from stretch, silent and live auctions. New this year was our wine pull pong game and axe throwing.
LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR Fort Scott CITY COMMISSIONER Are Being Accepted
Letters of Interest are now being accepted for an open position on the Fort Scott City Commission. Candidates must reside in the territorial limits of the city of Fort Scott and shall be a qualified elector under the Constitution of the state of Kansas (Ordinance No. 3289). This position is to fill a vacancy created on May 22, 2024, with the resignation of the sitting Commissioner. The term for this position expires December of 2025 and the successor will be determined in the next election.
Commission accepts Guns' resignation
Tuesday was the last commission meeting for one Fort Scott City Commissioner. The commission voted 4-1 on a motion by Commissioner Tim VanHoecke to accept the resignation of Commissioner Melissa Guns, effective May 22. Guns said she plans to move to Maryland to be closer to family. Commissioners thanked Guns,...
Local Author Publishes Daily Prayer Journals
Tanya Glessner ecently published several different Daily Prayer Journals for 365 Days. Three of them are live for purchase. now-the The other will be live for purchase soon, according to Glessner. Her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CJS1VVYS. Each book is $12.99. ” Prayer journaling can help people strengthen their faith, focus,...
Fort Scott Design Review Advisory Board Meeting is May 29
Certificate of Appropriateness for 1124 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS – “Hole in the Wall Liquor”. Certificate of Appropriateness for 110 South Main LLC at 110 S. Main Street. Discussion of the Mural Proposal Form and process. Discussion of future work session. The meeting is open to...
Unapproved Minutes of the May 7 Fort Scott City Commission
The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held May 7, 2024, at 6:09PM (Time stamp: 0:09) in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. (Time stamps according to YouTube recording of meeting). Roll Call. Meeting called to order at...
FSCC rodeo sends six to nationals
Six competitors will represent Fort Scott Community College at the College National Finals Rodeo June 9-15 in Casper, Wyo. The six rodeo students, including one from Bourbon County, are Cable Wareham of Whiting; Quintonn Lunsford of Cherokee; Korben Baker of Marlow, Okla.; Bryce Eck of Redfield; Blake Steuck of Hume, Mo.; and Dylan George of Ethel, La.
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