Stories from Thursday, October 2, 2008

By Rayma Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune Area residents who do not enjoy having a fever, head ache, chills, muscle aches or fatigue can take steps to combat these symptoms before they ever start. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department and the First United Methodist Church, 301 S. National, will be conducting a drive-by flu clinic at the church for area residents, providing flu shots for a $30 charge...

By Jason E. Silvers Fort Scott Tribune Fort Scott Community College has seen a small jump in enrollment numbers this fall, FSCC officials said. As of Sept. 25, the 20th day of classes this semester and the date in which the Kansas Board of Regents releases enrollment figures for all KBOR-accredited institutions across the state, FSCC showed a total head count of 1,739 students; a 43-student increase from last fall, officials said...

By Justin Messner The Fort Scott Tribune Those planning a trip to Pleasanton Saturday and Sunday to participate in the 2nd annual General Pleasonton Days will be in for an added experience this year. As part of the celebration, the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site will be offering several shows, demonstration and events live on Saturday...

By Justin Messner The Fort Scott Tribune Young and old alike made their way out to Fort Scott Airport Saturday and Sunday, all looking to participate in a hobby which continues to grow in popularity -- pattern flying remote controlled planes. These are not small store bought planes though. Most planes on the field Saturday measure about 75 inches in length and width, run on four-cycle engines and require two people to fly successful patterns...

By Jason E. Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune PITTSBURG -- The Pittsburg Police Department has identified three suspects in the case of a mercury spill on Monday at a local skate park. Three juveniles between the ages of 14 and 17, whose names have not been released, have been identified as suspects in the case, which involved the spilling of the toxic liquid metal at the Pitt Skate Park in Schlanger Park...