Stories from Friday, February 12, 2021

The Great Backyard Bird Count walk scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Fort Scott National Historic Site has been cancelled due to the extreme low temperatures expected. Those who would still like to personally participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count at the fort or elsewhere can go to www.birdcount.org to learn more...

John J. Bunn, 75, Deerfield, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. John was born Oct. 18, 1945 in Fort Scott, Kan., to John Julius and Neva M. (Rippee) Bunn. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date...

Bourbon County Commissioners are considering allowing members of the Bourbon County Fair Board Association to make repairs to the 4-H building at the fairgrounds. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.

Fort Scott Land Bank Board of Trustees learned Wednesday the Eagle Block Building at 10 N. National Ave., officially belongs to the city, although the title closing most likely will be the following week. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

The Fort Scott Tiger boys basketball team got a little revenge on SEK foe Labette County with a 49-46 victory over the Grizzlies on Homecoming night Friday in the Tigerdome. Altamont. The Lady Tigers (2-12, 1-7) held an early lead in their matchup Friday night but slipped in the second half to fall 41-33...