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School officials talk bond projects, retirement, end of year events
(Local News ~ 04/11/25)
Topics ranging from spring school activities and projects to street projects, zoning and other issues were highlighted during a Community Connection Panel Luncheon Wednesday at the Empress Event Center. Updates were provided by USD 235 Superintendent Vance Eden, USD 234 Superintendent Destry Brown, Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees Chairman Bryan Holt, Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin and Bourbon County Commissioner David Beerbower... -
Fort Scott Public Library receives $20,000 grant to create sensory area
(Local News ~ 04/11/25)
Big changes are coming to the Fort Scott Public Library, which recently received a $20,000 grant from the American Library Association, in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, through its Round Three of Libraries Transforming Communities Program... -
Tigers battle to championship of LaRoche varsity tourney
(High School Sports ~ 04/11/25)
The Fort Scott High School Tiger baseball team went 2-0 Thursday and advanced to the championship game of the LaRoche Varsity Baseball Tournament, which will be played today. The Tigers (9-1) earned an 11-10 win over the Ottawa Cyclones in game one Thursday afternoon, then edged the Carl Junction Bulldogs 2-1 Thursday night... -
Lady Tigers fall 10-9 on final play
(High School Sports ~ 04/11/25)
The Fort Scott High School Lady Tiger softball team dropped their second-straight one-run game with a 10-9 walk-off loss to Pittsburg on the road Thursday. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.
