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Headstone/Monument Cleaning Added to Services Provided by Influx Services
Jake Provice started Influx Services a little over two and a half years ago. “We serve Fort Scott, Joplin, and the surrounding areas,” he said. “We provide professional exterior cleaning services, and specialize in house washing, window cleaning, and gutter cleaning. We use the ‘softwash’ process…which uses low-pressure and algicides to safely clean your home, without the risk of damage that comes with traditional pressure washing.”
Agenda For The USD 234 Board Meeting on May 13
May 13, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. 1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President. 3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item) 4.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item) 4.1 Board Minutes. 04/08/24 Board Minutes. 4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report. 4.3 Check Register. 4.4 Payroll –...
Chamber Coffee Hosted by Shead Farm On May 16
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Shead Farm, 2468 Cavalry Road, on Thursday, May 16th at 8am. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing. It will take you about 15-20 minutes to get there from Fort Scott, so we suggest you leave town by 7:40am! Go South on 69 Highway to Cavalry Road, turn east and follow the signs.
Bourbon County Democrats Kick-Off Get Out The Vote
What: Bourbon County Democrats’ GOTV (Get out the Vote) kickoff begins with an orientation by Kansas Democrats State Leadership team. Where: Zimmerman Hall (in basement) of the First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., Fort Scott. When: Sunday, May 19 th , 2024, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Please...
Grace Baptist, First Presbyterian Churches and the Old Mercy Building Will Be Open Should Tornado Sirens Sound
The doors will be unlocked for those seeking shelter tonight should the tornado sirens sound, at the following places:. Bronson, Garland, Mapleton and Uniontown all have storm shelters in their communities. Fort Scott has three options. South Fort Scott: 401 Woodland Hills, the northwest employee entrance will be unlocked, should...
Severe Weather Is Coming This Evening: Be Prepared
There is a possibility of severe weather this evening and the community should be aware and planning in case of emergency. “Everyone needs to keep informed about the possible severe weather either by TV, phone, or internet,” Bourbon County Emergency Management Director Brian Allen said. “There are storm shelters in Bronson, Uniontown, Mapleton, and Garland. They are opened by someone in their community. If a town has storm sirens, they are also responsible for activating them.”
City commission approves new training facility for FSFD
The Fort Scott Fire Department will get its own training facility after approval Tuesday by the Fort Scott City Commission. After a presentation by Fort Scott Deputy Fire Chief Mike Miles, commissioners discussed specifics of the proposed facility with Miles and Fort Scott Fire Chief Dave Bruner. Commissioners also heard concerns from residents on the proposed site for the facility, which would be on an unused open plot of land at 17th and Judson streets, southwest of the Hawkins Public Safety Facility.
New Pet Service Opens By Newcomers From California
Devin and Jalaine Davis moved to Fort Scott from Rancho Murieta, California at the end of April 2024. “I’m from the Midwest and missed my roots and we wanted to be more central to being able to drive to family,” she said. “We have a military friend from Fort Scott which is what keyed us in to consider this our new home and we love it so far.”
Sign Up To Be In The Good Ol’ Days Parade by May 29
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is NOW taking entries for he GOOD OL’ DAYS PARADE that will take place in Fort Scott on Friday, May 31st at 6pm. We encourage you to get your business, organization, friends, or family together and enter a float, walking unit, golf cart, car/truck, tractor, horse entry, or other! It is FREE to enter the parade and cash prizes will be awarded in each category.
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