Stories from Friday, July 12, 2024

Cricket Jenkinson, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Cricket was born in Wayne, W.V., in November of 1930, the daughter of George and Carmen Dean. She grew up there, and attended Marshall University in Huntington, W.V...

The USD 234 Board of Education Monday heard an update on business and district operations as preparations are made for a new school year. Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield updated the board on cross training and job descriptions within the district office. Mayfield also explained the processes for his position and how he plans to bring information to the board in the future...

The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously during a brief special meeting Thursday to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2024-25 budget. The revenue neutral rate is the mill levy rate that would generate the exact same amount of property tax revenue as the previous year using the current tax year’s total assessed valuation...

In August 2023, the Southwind Extension District 4-H Livestock Judging Team was the state champion. Fast forward to January, and the team clinched the national championship. Now, the Southwind District announces these remarkable kids have earned the title of International Champions...