Stories from Thursday, October 23, 2008

PLEASANTON -- The Kansas Historical Society recently announced that a special archeological exhibit at Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site will officially open Saturday, October 25, the 144th anniversary of the Battle of Mine Creek. The exhibit includes a variety of bullets, artillery fragments and other objects used in the battle. ...

Long-time area teacher Jeff Locke, R-Arma, is currently campaigning in an attempt to oust incumbent Kansas District No. 2 Rep. Bob Grant, D-Cherokee. "I am running to be the representative of the interests and deeply-held concerns of all of the good citizens of House District No. 2," Locke said...

While most children count the number of presents they receive on their birthdays, one Fort Scott youth spent her special day counting how much she could give. When Grace Williams turned 8 years old on Oct. 6, she made one request, according to her mother Lauri. She asked that family and friends give her money instead of presents. Williams' birthday wish is to send as much money as possible to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, according to Grace's father, Lane Williams...

Fort Scott Area Tourism Committee Chairman Martha Scott announced Wednesday that the final Eight Wonders of Bourbon County have been chosen. Local Historian Don Miller is slated to publicly announce the winning monuments Thursday during the chamber coffee at Fort Scott National Historic Site...

The announcement was made during Thursday morning's Chamber Coffee that Gordon Parks was selected as one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Art. Included in the Gordon Parks legacy is the Gordon Parks Center at Fort Scott Community College as well as the Sarah and Andrew Exhibit at Mercy Health Center...