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WEBHarry Eugene Smith. Harry Eugene Smith, born on Jan. 9, 1956, in Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on Sept. 27, 2024, at 4:20 a.m. He was a dedicated family man and a distinguished law enforcement officer whose career...
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WEBOct 1, 2024 · Patsy Lee Scott, age 85, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence in Olathe, Kan., while surrounded by family on Aug. 24, 2024. Pat was born on Feb. 8, 1939 to Max and Naomi Fanning in Fort Scott, Kan. She married the love of her life, John Scott Sr., in Arcadia, Kan., on March 28, 1961.
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WEBSep 27, 2024 · The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees on Monday signed off on the college’s 2024-25 budget, which will exceed the revenue neutral rate of 27.726 mills. The board approved a final budget that includes a mill levy of 29.950 mills for all funds, as well as a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate.
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Tigers roll against Paola, 42-27 (9/6/24) By Jason E. Silvers. Behind a strong running game, the Fort Scott High School Tiger football team cruised to a 42-27 win over the Paola Panthers in the season opener Friday night at Frary Field. The Tigers (1-0) were able to enact some revenge on the Panthers (0-1) from a …
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WEBSep 27, 2024 · On Friday, Sept. 20, immigrants from around the world assembled at the Fort Scott Historic Site to become naturalized citizens of the United States of America. There were 195 men and women present, which is the largest number in the local ceremony’s history. The new citizens originated from 55 countries, with each of them residing in Kansas ...
City commission updated on response during recent flood
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday were updated on the response efforts of public safety personnel during major flooding across Bourbon County which occurred April 27. Commissioners heard from Fort Scott Fire Chief Dave Bruner and Fort Scott Police Chief Jason Pickert, who discussed how their departments responded to situations caused by rainfall that reached about 12 to 14 inches within ...
Disaster averted as students evacuated before bus burns
WEB3 days ago · Friday, October 4, 2024. By Jason E. Silvers. USD 234 staff and students were able to avert disaster during an incident in which a bus caught fire north of Fort Scott Thursday afternoon. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story. Print.
Local News: Burn ban begins as city opens valve at Lake Fort Scott …
WEBSep 8, 2023 · Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin announcement that the city began releasing water from Lake Fort Scott Wednesday to replenish Rock Creek Lake was followed Thursday by commissioners approving a burn ban effective. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...
FSCC under hiring, spending freeze as cash-flow issue is worked out
WEBDec 1, 2023 · As Fort Scott Community College officials work through some financial challenges, its president is optimistic about the future. FSCC President Dr. Jason Kegler discussed the college’s financial situation and outlook with the FSCC Board of Trustees during the board’s Nov. 20 meeting and addressed questions with the Tribune during a Thursday interview.
Local News: Harris becomes county's health care liaison; working …
WEB3 days ago · Bourbon County Commissioners on Friday morning took action to address concerns with equipment needed to finalize plans to bring health care to the county. During a special meeting, Commissioners Jim Harris and Brandon Whisenhunt took action following a 5-minute executive session to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual ...