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The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees has officially approved the separation agreement between the college and its former president, Dr. Jason Kegler. During the board’s Monday meeting, the board adjourned to executive session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel “as it relates to discussion of identifiable information of non-elected personnel,” according to unofficial meeting minutes...

The celebration began on Friday, Oct. 18, as Sunshine Boutique offered special sales, refreshments and drinks to thank the Fort Scott community and surrounding area for 44 years of success. It was also a time to officially welcome and introduce its new owner, Rilie Creollo, who is the granddaughter of the founder of the boutique, Georgia Brown...

Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday signed off on the county’s portion of a funding agreement for an emergency department in Fort Scott. County Counselor Justin Meeks said the city of Fort Scott sent the county the agreement the Fort Scott City Commissioners unanimously approved during their Oct. 15 meeting...

USD 234 officials have developed procedures to help prevent future incidents after a district school bus caught fire Oct. 3 north of Fort Scott. USD 234 Superintendent Destry Brown, Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield and board members discussed the bus accident and prevention during the Oct. 14 meeting of the USD 234 Board of Education...

Fort Scott City Commissioners on Oct. 15 tabled consideration of an agreement that would allow the Old Fort Genealogical Society to use the eastern side and lower level of Memorial Hall. Aside from the move and expansion of the OFGS, there is also a plan to include a small museum and historical materials from the Katy Railroad. Officials plan to discuss a new agreement between the city and all entities involved before the commission takes action...

Early voting figures in Bourbon County could be a sign of a boost in voter turnout for the Nov. 5 election. During Monday’s Bourbon County Commission meeting, County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins said early voting began Monday and 278 voters cast ballots – the largest number she’s seen during her time in office...

The Fort Scott High School Tigers finished out their regular season with a 22-6 win over the Field Kindley Golden Tornado Friday night in Coffeyville. Tiger backs Brody Gomez and Ryder Newton combined for three rushing scores on the night, with Gomez running for two scores in the second half and Newton picking up one to open the second quarter. The Tigers end the regular season with an overall record of 5-3 while the Golden Tornado dropped to 2-6 to finish their campaign...

Golfers from Fort Scott High School and Uniontown High School recently com- pleted play at the state level. The FSHS Lady Tigers competed in the Class 4A tournament Monday and Tuesday at the Hesston Golf Course in Hesston, while Uniontown’ s lone competitor hit the links at the Class 3-1A tournament at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course in Emporia...

Two Fort Scott High School Lady Tiger golfers punched their tickets to the state championship during regional play Monday. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

Bourbon County Commissioners on Tuesday approved agreements for testing of medical equipment to be used at the new health care facility to be operated by Freeman Health Systems. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.