Crooner's cutting

Members of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and other community members celebrate the opening of the Crooner's Lounge with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday at the new business, which is located in a building just south of the Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St. Jim Smith (center), the owner of both businesses, said the Crooner's Lounge is open for dinners, private parties, and other various functions. Dinners often take place in the lounge following evening shows at the theater. (Jason E. Silvers/Tribune)