Laura Felt Celebrates 80th Birthday, Card Shower Requested

Laura Felt will celebrate her 80th birthday on September 16. Her family is requesting cards be sent to her in celebration of the day. Please send cards to 1440 Scott Avenue, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Laura Felt is the mother of Rick Felt, Troy Felt and Rhonda Kellstadt; grandmother of Kathy and Kenny (Rick), Scott, … Continue reading Laura Felt Celebrates 80th Birthday, Card Shower Requested

New FSCC Athletic Director: Liza Erwin

Liza Erwin, 29, is the new Fort Scott Community College Athletic Director,  with an office in the Arnold Arena building. She began duties on May 23. Erwin earned a Master of Education Sports Management from the University of Arkansas,  and a  Bachelor of Science Recreation Administration and Leadership Studies from Pittsburg State University. She is … Continue reading New FSCC Athletic Director: Liza Erwin

2024 Lowell Milken Center Fellows Receive Keys to the City

    The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas has awarded its 2024 National Fellowship to 12 educators. As part of their week-long experience in Fort Scott, the six fellows for June 23 – 28 were given the key to the city on Tuesday, June 25th, by Jackson Tough, Tourism … Continue reading 2024 Lowell Milken Center Fellows Receive Keys to the City

USD 234 Board of Education Met on April 8

Unified School District 234 424 South Main Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697 www.usd234.org 620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760     DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                         Superintendent                                                                                                                                                         BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING NEWS RELEASE Monday, April 08, 2024   Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 08, … Continue reading USD 234 Board of Education Met on April 8

Chamber Announces The Artificers Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Gala

  The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Gala to celebrate the launch of The Artificers, T.E. Freeman Studio & Kate Freeman Studio at 8 N. National Ave. in the Downtown Historic District on Saturday, January 28, 2023.  The ribbon cutting and remarks will take place at 5:45pm … Continue reading Chamber Announces The Artificers Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Gala

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Weekly Newsletter

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! December 21st Weekly Newsletter Above image by Kenny Felt Photography, prints may be purchased here. UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS ________________ Fort Scott National Historic Site Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm Museum of Creativity Holiday Hours & Events Click here! Great place to burn some energy over the holidays! 12/21 ~ … Continue reading What’s Happening in Fort Scott Weekly Newsletter

What’s Happening in Fort Scott

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! December 16th Weekly Newsletter Above image by Kenny Felt Photography, prints may be purchased here. UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS ________________ Fort Scott National Historic Site Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm 12/7-15 ~ Annual Christmas Lights Contest, get in the spirit before December 15th for your chance to win a cash … Continue reading What’s Happening in Fort Scott

Fire at Fort Scott’s Catholic Church Causes Extensive Damage

Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook, Fort Scott suffered extensive damage in a fire that started in late evening on August 29. According to a press release from the FSFD, on Monday, August 29, 2022 at approximately 9:12 p.m. the Fort Scott Police Department and fire department, along with Bourbon County EMS … Continue reading Fire at Fort Scott’s Catholic Church Causes Extensive Damage

Common Ground: New Manager, Revamped Drive Through Window Service

Since May, Kalyn Turner has been the new manager of Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall. Turner is from a small town around Burlington, KS. She graduated from South Coffey County High School, then got a graphic communication degree from Pittsburg State University. “I have worked at a lot of random stuff..but every single … Continue reading Common Ground: New Manager, Revamped Drive Through Window Service

Lowell Milken Center Fellows: June 20-25

The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, an international educational non-profit organization, has awarded its prestigious Fellowship to eight educators who will be at the Lowell Milken Center from June 20 to June 25.  The LMC Fellowship is awarded on the basis of merit to educators who have distinguished themselves in … Continue reading Lowell Milken Center Fellows: June 20-25