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How was Life at Fort Scott During the Civil War
Fort Scott, Kan. – Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 20 and 21, 2024. Join us each day to experience artillery, cavalry, and infantry troops drilling, preparing for battle, and firing their weapons, talk to a blacksmith as he brings raw metal to life with his hammer, and learn about the process of tintype photography.
Chamber Coffee Hosted by Tri-Valley Developmental Services on March 28
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Thursday, March 28th at 8 a.m. located at 4305 Campbell Drive in the Industrial Park. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.
New DCF Building Exterior Framework Is Going Up
The exterior framework began on March 22, on the new Kansas Department of Children and Families building project at Wall Street and National Avenue. If all goes well, the completion date is July 2024, said Mike Anders, job supervisor of Silverrock Ventures. The 13,000-square-foot building will house offices, several conference...
City of Fort Scott Special Meeting Agenda for March 26
CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST. March 26, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. Tim VanHoecke, Melissa Guns, Matthew Wells, Dyllon Olson, Tracy Dancer. VI. Public Comment – Sign up required before the beginning of the meeting on register at the entrance of the Commission Room. Public Comments are for any topic not on the agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at the Commission’s discretion.
Unapproved Minutes of the City of Fort Scott Meeting on March 19
The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held March 19, 2024, at 6:00PM 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. Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tim VanHoecke, Melissa Guns, and...
Stockton Public Schools present $3 million dollar bond issue on April ballot
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Stockton Public Schools is counting on voters to pass a no-tax-increase bond on April 2nd. Next Tuesday, Cedar County voters will be asked to approve a $3 million bond issue. It is what district leaders call their path to exceptional education. Superintendent Dr. Doug Crawford says...
Citizens talk pros, cons of proposed lake project
Concerns about state legislation that would create a lake and other developments in the northwest part of Bourbon County drew a crowd of more than 100 people to a community meeting on the subject Friday evening in Mapleton. The meeting, which was led by Joe Bisogno, owner of Timber Hills...
Bo Co Commission Agenda For This Evening, March 25
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800. Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave. Public Opening of Hay Bids at 5:35 p.m. Eric Bailey-Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(1) Justin Meeks-Executive Session KSA 75-4319(b)(1) Adjourn Meeting. Executive Session Justifications:. KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual...
Town-wide Garage Sale is May 3-4
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Announces the. Local businesses are encouraged to advertise on the official garage sale map!. Your advertisements help make having the event possible! See details below. Mark your calendars for the. Spring Town-wide Garage Sale, Friday and Saturday, May 3rd – 4th!. Now...
Update on Uniontown Teacher Accused of Felony With A Student
Breanna Janise Hampton Taylor was arrested on February 25, 2024, by the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful sexual relations of a teacher with a student 16 + years of age, according to Bourbon County District Court Documents. This was Taylor’s first year of teaching. The offense date...
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