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Local retailer celebrates 30 years in business (Local News ~ 11/09/06)
When he was in high school, Billy Webster took a small piece of technology and eventually grew it into his own business that is still very much alive 30 years later. The long-time Fort Scott resident is the owner of Shirt Shack Jeanswear, a screen printing business located at 11 E. 18th St., that opened in 1976. Webster and his staff are currently celebrating the 30th year of serving local customers... -
FSMS testing new teaching tool
(Local News ~ 11/09/06)
Keeping all students in a class of moderate-to-large size constantly alert and involved can often be a difficult task for educators. Some students may choose not to participate in class discussions while others may be too shy to take part. However, a new electronic classroom tool being tested out by Fort Scott Middle School math students may change all that...
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Judge extends Grand Jury inquiry 3 months
(Local News ~ 11/09/06)
By Michael GloverA judge ordered an additional three months for grand jurors to investigate alleged wrongdoing by the City of Fort Scott. Sixth Judicial Chief Judge Richard Smith approved a motion Nov. 2 submitted by William Grimshaw, the independent prosecutor hired by the court to assist jurors deliberate the case. The order was filed with the court on Wednesday...
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Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday at U.S. National Cemetery
(Local News ~ 11/09/06)
Olson-Frary-Burkhart Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1165 will host the annual Veterans Day Ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at the U.S. National Cemetery No. 1 in Fort Scott. The service will begin with trumpeter Steve Harry sounding "Taps," after which Fort Scott National Cemetery manager Glenda Pavey will introduce master of ceremonies Daryl Roller...