Stories from Friday, August 21, 2009

We had front row seats to (what was supposed to be) an exciting baseball game between two rival teams. The stands were full of supporting fans, half for our side, and half for the evil enemy. Everything was fine until the opposing pitcher threw the first pitch of the game. "Ball one!" shouted the umpire. Perfect call. Clearly missed home plate...

Within a period of seven days, seven burglaries have been reported in Fort Scott and the surrounding area. The burglaries occurred between Aug. 13-19 with five of the seven burglaries occurring in rural Fort Scott. According to Bourbon County Undersheriff Bill Martin, the burglaries consist of a person or persons entering unlocked vehicles to steal untraceable items in the early morning hours after midnight...

Updated version of a breaking story posted earlier Thursday.

The Garland-based gospel music group The Cherry Jammers will perform Friday at the Heritage Park Pavilion. Sponsored by Cherry Grove Baptist Church, located eight miles south of Fort Scott on U.S. Highway 69, the Cherry Jammers are a popular local attraction, according to a statement from the group...

Bourbon County's agricultural heritage will be celebrated late next month during the 53rd Annual Pioneer Harvest Fiesta. The event, the oldest steam and gas engine and tractor show in Kansas, is scheduled to take place Sept. 25-27 at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds. ...