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FSCC seeing changes in personnel, including director of business operations
Fort Scott Community College officials are working to fill job vacancies, and made some changes to one administrative position. During a Community Conversation Wednesday, FSCC President Dr. Jason Kegler said the college has recently dealt with several staff resignations, but officials are working to fill those positions. See the print...
Downtown Clean-up: A Beautiful Thing
The Fort Scott community came out in large numbers for the common good this year, with approximately 160 volunteers to help with the downtown cleanup. The day was a perfect, sunny April day in Kansas, with temps in the upper 60s. “The community morale and camaraderie among those who have...
A New Mural Welcomes Visitors to Fort Scott.
For their part, five local artists worked on a mural to beautify downtown Fort Scott, during the Fort Scott Clean-up Day on April 22. The five artists began working on Friday, April 19, work continued until Monday evening. “This specific mural was designed to not only showcase the Bourbon County...
Swimmers diving into second half of season
The Fort Scott High School cooperative girls’ swim team has moved into the second half of what Head Coach Madeline Martin said has been a “wonderful season.”. “We have placed third at two meets, second at two meets and have won two meets, including our home swim meet Tuesday night,” she said.
Bourbon County Garden Club Plant Sale and Garden Contest Is Announced
The Bourbon County Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on the opening day of the Downtown Farmers’ Market, Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. until noon. Proceeds from the sale support beautification efforts throughout the community. The garden club partners with Tri Valley Developmental Services to sell a wide variety of plants, all of which are geared to our area’s weather challenges. Club members offer plants freshly dug from their own gardens, plus unique plant-filled pots. Tri Valley provides annuals, herbs, and both blooming and foliage hanging baskets. Among the variety of annuals this year are geraniums, calibrachoa, and begonias which are in bloom and ideal for Mothers’ Day gifts. Knowledgeable members and Master Gardeners will be available to offer advice and answer questions about plants during the sale.
Arch Ribbon Cutting Kicked Off Downtown Clean-up
The ribbon cutting for the new Welcome to Fort Scott downtown arch kicked off the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Clean-up project on April 22 at 3 p.m. The new arch is near the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce office at 231 E Wall. The welcome arch...
FSHS Thespians Perform Comedy Improv Show
The Fort Scott High School Thespians perform their annual Spring Improv Comedy Show at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 27 at the FSHS Auditorium. The show features improvised comedic scenes acted out on the spot using suggestions from the audience. Admission for the show is a free-will donation at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
FS Library Board Openings
There are (2) open positions for the Fort Scott Public Library beginning in May. The function of the Library Board is to review requests about the library. These are (4) year terms and the board meets the second Tuesday of each month. These are voluntary positions and board are not compensated. Please send your Letter of Interest to the City Clerk at [email protected] (or City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701) by May 13th, 2024 at 4:00PM, and PLEASE be sure to include your contact information.
Shenandoah IGNITE's Miller taking rodeo talents to Fort Scott
(KMAland) -- Shenandoah IGNITE student Brodie Miller has put together an outstanding rodeo career, and she will continue with it at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas. “I knew I wanted to college rodeo, and I knew what region I wanted to college rodeo in,” Miller explained to...
Star Wars Day at the Fort Scott Public Library is May 3 and 4
Star Wars fans, come to the Fort Scott Public Library on May 3 from 10 to 5:30 or May 4 from 10 to 1:30 to celebrate Star Wars Day. Dress up as any Star Wars character or wear your favorite fan t-shirt to show your love for the franchise. Play...
Nevada, Mo. man killed, woman seriously injured in Vernon County crash
VERNON COUNTY, Mo. — A man from Nevada has died and a woman was taken to the hospital by helicopter with serious injuries from a single-vehicle crash just after midnight Saturday. The accident occurred on East Logan Road half a mile west of Nevada, Missouri at 12:33 a.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol […]
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