Stories from Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Linda Lee Coulter, age 66, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died early Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at her home. She was born July 25, 1950, in Fort Scott, the daughter of Burton Wayne Ogle and Daisy Ruth Duerson Ogle. Linda graduated from Fort Scott High School. ...

The first scavenger hunt held at the Fort Scott National Historic Site brought out several families to look for clues around the fort, in spite of inclement weather Saturday. Holly Baker, chief of interpretation and resource management, declared the Old Fort Quest a success...

The official canvass of the provisional ballots for the Aug. 2 primary election does not change the results of the election. With no Democrats in the running, Jeff Fischer will become the new second district commissioner in January after unseating Barbara Albright 321-307 in the primary election...

WICHITA -- The Kansas Stars, the team formed by Fort Scottian Adam LaRoche and Wichita Wingnuts part owner Nate Robertson to take part in the National Baseball Congress World Series, has won its first two games in pool play. The Stars shut out the Sterling (Colo.) Xpress, 8-0, Saturday and got by another Kansas team, the Liberal BeeJays, 8-3, Monday night...

The USD 235 Board of Education learned from Superintendent Jan Hedges that the $2.5 million school improvement project is nearing completion. Voters said yes to the project in April 2015 for heating/air conditioning improvements and a new roof for the junior/senior high school building...

The USD 234 Board of Education heard an update Monday on progress on the district's $40.8 million school bond projects and preparing schools for the start of school Sept. 1. Robby Manthei, project manager for Nabholz Construction Services of Olathe, the construction manager for the projects, gave the board a brief update on progress at all four schools, as well as planned timelines for work. Manthei said he plans to continue to provide project updates for board members...

Gregory Dewayne Post, 46, formerly of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Aug. 8, 2016 in Kansas City, Mo. A Celebration of Life will be held, 11-1 pm, Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Bristol, 5400 W. 119th St. Leawood, KS. Additional information to be announced...

Grace Katherine Larson, 90, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday afternoon, Aug. 5, 2016 surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital. She was born June 27, 1926 in Sarcoxie, Mo., the daughter of Ben Logan and Ella Mae (Daffron) Shaffer. She married Alfred Lee "Swede" Larson April 11, 1947 in Joplin, Mo. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2006...