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Category Archives: Fort Scott
Christmas in July at Fort Scott Farmers Market This Saturday
Christmas is Heating Up in July!
July 18 ⏰ 9–11am Fort Scott Farmers Market
Come enjoy:
- ❄️ Snow machine fun!
- Summer-themed Christmas tattoos for kids!
- Information about volunteering, sponsoring and getting involved.
- A cheerful reminder that Christmas on the Bricks will be here before we know it!
Christmas on the Bricks Hosts Christmas in July Event Scheduled for July 18th
The Christmas on the Bricks Committee invites the community to enjoy a little holiday cheer in the heat of summer during its Christmas in July event on Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Fort Scott Farmers’ Market, held at the Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National Ave., in the Downtown Historic District.
Community members are encouraged to stop by the Christmas on the Bricks booth for a festive Christmas in July experience. The booth will feature a snow machine and summer-themed Christmas temporary tattoos for children to enjoy.
The event is a fun opportunity to cool off, celebrate the holiday spirit and learn more about the upcoming 4th Annual Christmas on the Bricks celebration.
Christmas on the Bricks will take place December 3 through 6, 2026, in Downtown Fort Scott. The annual celebration is held during the first weekend in December and features holiday activities, shopping, dining, carriage rides, Christmas lights, family fun and more.
Stop by the Fort Scott Farmers Market on July 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. for a little snow, summer fun and a festive reminder to save the date for this Fort Scott holiday tradition.
Additional information about Christmas on the Bricks can be found at fortscott.com/christmas-on-the-bricks.
Visit the Fort Scott Christmas on the Bricks Facebook Page!
Visit the Fort Scott Christmas on the Bricks webpage!
Frankie’s Mission: Helping the Homeless
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Vickie Crowe, Fort Scott, started a mission to honor her son Frankie, who died about three years ago, and was homeless.
Since then, the group that has volunteered to help her has held dinners for the homeless at Wesley House and the Salvation Army in Pittsburg because she couldn’t find a place in Fort Scott to do a dinner, she said. She also does mission work in Pittsburg.
Recently, at the Heritage Pavilion in Fort Scott, she and a group of helpers handed out sack lunches to those in need.
“We would like to do more and more often,” she said. “We have to raise money to do this.”
The group that helps the mission consists of Cara Guthrie, Donna Brisbin, Jeri Mitchell, and Burt Hawkins, and recently some others have expressed interest in joining the group, she said.
Frankie’s Mission is a non-profit organization in Fort Scott.
“We help the homeless and less fortunate,” said Vickie Crow. “We pass out food, hygiene items, clothes, etc. We recently set up at the pavilion and handed out sack lunches and hygiene supplies . The photos I sent are of dinners we have had. We do things to raise money to do this stuff.”
A free-will donation yard sale to benefit the mission will be held on July 31 to August 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations for the sale are accepted.
The yard sale will be at 2403 Jayhawk.
For questions, contact Crowe at [email protected]
or
phone number 620-215-4816.
Free 4-H STEM Summer Day Camp – July 23 at Fort Scott Library
Sending on behalf of Chamber member
K-State Research & Extension — Southwind District
FREE 4-H STEM SUMMER DAY CAMP
You’re invited!
Calling all young builders, creators, and problem-solvers!
Students entering Grades 3 through 6 are invited to a FREE morning of hands-on STEM activities presented by K-State Research and Extension and the Southwind District 4-H program.
July 23
⏰ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Fort Scott Public Library
FREE to attend
Camp Activities:
Build a simple robot
Create a catapult
Create a working windmill
Space may be limited, so be sure to register your child soon!
Click HERE to Register Today!
Or call 620-244-3826
Get ready for a morning filled with building, experimenting, learning, and STEM-powered fun! Ὠ0
Click HERE to visit K-State Extension – Southwind District Facebook Page!
Click HERE to visit K-State Extension – Southwind District webpage!
Apothecare Select Pharmacy Receives Accreditation
Apothecare Select Achieves ACHC Accreditation
PITTSBURG, Kan.—The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) announces that Apothecare Select, its specialty pharmacy division, has achieved accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for specialty pharmacy services and mail order pharmacy services.
Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting nationally recognized standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care. “This accreditation represents a significant milestone for our specialty pharmacy program. While our patients already experience the quality of care we provide, the ACHC seal allows us to formally demonstrate that level of excellence to the broader healthcare community. It validates the standards we uphold every day and marks an important step in our continued growth,” said Brian Martin, PharmD, MBA, Apothecare Specialty Pharmacy Manager. “We’re proud to provide this level of care while serving as a local, accessible option for our community.”
Since opening in 2024, Apothecare Select has focused on helping patients with rare, chronic, or complex health conditions manage high-cost, specialized medications. “Specialty medications often require close monitoring and coordination. Our team is actively engaged in each patient’s journey, providing them with ongoing support, answering questions quickly, and offering refill reminders,” said Martin. “This level of care helps patients stay on track with their treatment and ultimately helps them achieve better health outcomes.”
Apothecare Select’s pharmacy staff also helps ensure patients can access the prescriptions they need. “For many, affordability can serve as a significant barrier to their care. We guide them through their assistance options to help make sure no one falls through the cracks,” said Martin.
Apothecare Select offers convenient access to specialty medications through in-person pickup or delivery to homes in Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma. The pharmacy is located at 924 N. Broadway inside the CHC/SEK Pittsburg Downtown location.
For more information, call Apothecare Select at 855-222-1505.
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About Accreditation Commission for Health Care
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) is a nonprofit organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and it has Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services deeming authority for Home Health, Hospice, and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies.
About Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas serves as a healthcare hub for communities in Kansas and Oklahoma. CHC/SEK delivers quality, integrated care to nearly 90,000 patients each year with a goal of improving health, sustaining rural communities, and providing purpose-driven work to 950 staff members. Beyond healthcare, CHC/SEK finds innovative ways to improve lives by focusing on education, housing, and transportation. Regardless of income or insurance status, CHC/SEK ensures everyone receives the care they need. For more information, visit chcsek.org.
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First Baptist Church VBS is July 23-25
First Baptist Church at 123 Scott Ave is having a Vacation Bible School from Thursday-Saturday July 23-25.
Thursday & Friday, July 23 & 24
9:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
For children aged 5 – entering 6th grade
Saturday, July 25 – FAMILY DAY
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch served daily
First Baptist Church
123 Scott Avenue
Fort Scott, Kansas
620-223-3080
Find us on Facebook: First Baptist Fort Scott
LMC Awarded Grant to Support Unsung Heroes of Fort Scott
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Awarded
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area Grant
Fort Scott, Kansas – The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes has been awarded a grant from the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) to support the “Unsung Heroes of Fort Scott” project.
The project, titled “Unsung Heroes of Fort Scott” will include a wall-mounted 55-inch digital screen with touch and interactive capabilities. The screen will be placed in the museum and contain information about Fort Scott and Kansas unsung heroes and their histories. The wall mount contains technology that will allow for AI portraits of unsung heroes like native son and Renaissance man Gordon Parks, one of Fort Scott’s early Jewish businessmen Alfred Weil, and Kansas suffragist Carrie Langston Hughes, to name only a few! An interactive map will also pinpoint the connections to all of the Fort Scott unsung heroes! Through this effort, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes aims to promote tourism, improve our local economy, and engage our local, national, and international visitors in new and exciting ways!
“We are really excited to work with the Freedom’s Frontier once again in our mutual effort to raise awareness about Kansas and Fort Scott unsung heroes and their history!” said Norm Conard, Executive Director of the LMC of Unsung Heroes.
Freedom’s Frontier is a congressionally designated national heritage area that spans eastern Kansas and western Missouri, working with partners to preserve and share the stories of the region’s role in shaping the nation’s history. FFNHA provides grant funding to support projects promoting heritage tourism, historic preservation, and public interpretation.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of this summer.
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes: The LMC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) that works with students and educators within a range of diverse academic disciplines, to develop projects focused on unsung heroes. Our mission is to share those projects and the stories of these unsung heroes with our community through our museum at the Center!
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA): FFNHA builds awareness of struggles for freedom in western Missouri and eastern Kansas. Established by Congress in 2006, FFNHA covers a unique physical and cultural landscape across 41 counties and 31,000 square miles. It promotes three diverse, interwoven, and nationally significant stories: frontier settlement, the Kansas-Missouri Border War and Civil War, and enduring civil rights disputes. FFNHA inspires respect for multiple perspectives and empowers area residents to preserve and share these stories, achieving its goals through interpretation, preservation, conservation, and education for all residents and visitors. It is one of the 62 federally recognized national heritage areas across the United States.
Chamber Coffee Hosted by Bourbon County Fair Association, July 16
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by the Bourbon County Fair Association
Thursday, July 16th | 8:00 a.m.
Under the Hubenett Pavilion at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds
2102 S. Huntington Blvd., Fort Scott, KS
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend this week’s Chamber Coffee hosted by the Bourbon County Fair Association on Thursday, July 16, at 8:00 a.m.
The Coffee will be held under the Hubenett Pavilion at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 2102 S. Huntington Blvd. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about this year’s Bourbon County Fair and the many activities taking place throughout the week.
The Bourbon County Fair continues through Friday, July 17, showcasing the hard work and dedication of local 4-H members and youth exhibitors. The Chamber extends its best wishes to all participants exhibiting livestock and projects they have worked on throughout the year.
Community members are encouraged to attend the fair, support local youth, and enjoy the week’s activities. Fair highlights include:
- Fort Scott FFA Chicken Dinner on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Uniontown FFA Cornhole Tournament at 7:00 p.m. in the Show Arena
- Draft Horse Pull at 8:00 p.m.
- Vendor Mart in the Merchants Building from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. nightly through Thursday
- Youth Livestock Sale on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
A complete schedule of fair events is available on the Events Calendar at fortscott.com or on the Bourbon County Fair Facebook page.
For more information about Chamber Coffees or other Chamber events, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.
Take A Dive Into the 2026 Bourbon County Fair
LMC Raises Awareness About Fort Scott and Kansas With New Grant
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes has been awarded a grant from the LMCFreedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) to support the “Unsung Heroes of Fort Scott” project.
The project, titled “Unsung Heroes of Fort Scott,” will include a wall-mounted 55-inch digital screen with touch and interactive capabilities. The screen will be placed in the museum and contain information about Fort Scott and Kansas unsung heroes and their histories. The wall mount contains technology that will allow for AI portraits of unsung heroes like native son and Renaissance man Gordon Parks, one of Fort Scott’s early Jewish businessmen Alfred Weil, and Kansas suffragist Carrie Langston Hughes, to name only a few! An interactive map will also pinpoint the connections to all of the Fort Scott unsung heroes! Through this effort, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes aims to promote tourism, improve our local economy, and engage our local, national, and international visitors in new and exciting ways!
“We are really excited to work with the Freedom’s Frontier once again in our mutual effort to raise awareness about Kansas and Fort Scott unsung heroes and their history!” said Norm Conard, Executive Director of the LMC of Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott.
Freedom’s Frontier is a congressionally designated national heritage area that spans eastern Kansas and western Missouri, working with partners to preserve and share the stories of the region’s role in shaping the nation’s history. FFNHA provides grant funding to support projects promoting heritage tourism, historic preservation, and public interpretation.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of this summer.
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes: The LMC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) that works with students and educators within a range of diverse academic disciplines, to develop projects focused on unsung heroes. Our mission is to share those projects and the stories of these unsung heroes with our community through our museum at the Center!
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA): FFNHA builds awareness of struggles for freedom in western Missouri and eastern Kansas. Established by Congress in 2006, FFNHA covers a unique physical and cultural landscape across 41 counties and 31,000 square miles. It promotes three diverse, interwoven, and nationally significant stories: frontier settlement, the Kansas-Missouri Border War and Civil War, and enduring civil rights disputes. FFNHA inspires respect for multiple perspectives and empowers area residents to preserve and share these stories, achieving its goals through interpretation, preservation, conservation, and education for all residents and visitors. It is one of the 62 federally recognized national heritage areas across the United States.
Recent Fort Scott High School Grad Kenna Miles Pursues A Childhood Dream
Kenna Miles is a 2026 Fort Scott High School graduate and is asking her community to help reach her goal to attend Theatre Arts Preparatory School in Las Vegas, Nevada starting September 1.
Kenna is chasing a dream she has had since a small child.
“More than anything, I want to give myself the chance to chase the dream I have had since I was little,” she said. “I have worked hard in dance and wrestling, and now I am ready to step back into dance and performing with everything I have.”
“She got a scholarship in wrestling to attend a university, but feels called by God to go into dancing,” her mother, Leslie Godden said.
She has been accepted into a training program in Nevada and is seeking help with funding for tuition, program fees, housing, and living expenses.
Godden said Kenna was dancing even in her womb. “And in her car seat, her head would be bobbing along with music. She started dancing at age 4.”
In school, Kenna was in both dance and wrestling. She started wrestling in 8th grade after watching her younger brother, Ryken Miles, wrestle. She won the state championship in wrestling twice.
The family found out about one month ago that she is eligible to attend the Theatre Arts Preparatory School in Las Vegas.
Even though Kenna received a Peterson Scholarship from Fort Scott High School, that and the FAFSA approval that she received are both for university attendance. The school she is wanting to attend is a trades school.
The FAFSA form is an application for student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans.
“They both had certain guidelines, and trade schools are not approved,” Godden said.
In the submitted graphics, there is information about the mechanism to help fund Kenna’s training.
The following is an interview with Kenna:
When/how did you hear about this opportunity?
“I first heard about Theatre Arts Preparatory School, TAPS, through Don Mirault.https://theaterartsprepschool.com/faculty/don-mirault/ I have known Don through Talent on Parade, which is a dance competition and convention I have attended and competed at for many years. Through dance, I have been able to learn from so many people, and TAPS was always one of those programs I knew about and looked up to.
“One of my “big sisters” from dance also went to TAPS after high school, so I have been able to watch her journey for years.”
Aubrey Colvin, from Southeast High School, Cherokee, was the ‘big sister’, said Godden.
“Seeing what the program did for her made me realize it was something I could see myself doing someday too. It has always been in the back of my mind as a dream opportunity.
“When the time came, I decided to go for it. I submitted my audition videos, tried out, and was accepted. Now I am working hard to make it possible to actually get there.”
Kenna Miles Sponsorship Levels Flyer
What is the deadline to help?
“The biggest need is as soon as possible. My schooling begins September 1, 2026, and I need to be moved to Las Vegas before then. I am currently trying to raise $9,000 to help with my initial program costs, housing deposits, moving expenses, and getting started once I arrive.
“Because I was accepted later than many of the other students, payments and planning have to happen quickly. Any help now makes a huge difference and helps me get one step closer to being able to attend.”
What is your hope/dream following this training?
“My hope after this training is to build a future in dance, theatre, and performing. Dance has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I want to keep growing as a performer and see where it can take me professionally.
“I would love to work in the entertainment industry, whether that is stage, live performance, commercial dance, theatre, or other opportunities that come from training and being in Las Vegas. I know this program would push me, challenge me, and help prepare me for the next level.”
Godden said if the funding doesn’t come through this year, next year Kenna will be working hard to attend TAPS.
City of Fort Scott Special Commission Agenda – July 13, 2026
7-13-2026 Special Meeting Agenda
Fort Scott City Commission Special Meeting Agenda – July 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
This Special Meeting will begin off site at 810 S. Burke. After the tour, the meeting will break and then reconvene at City Hall (123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701) to conclude the Agenda business.
- I. Call to Order
- II. Pledge of Allegiance
- III. Invocation
- IV. Approval of Agenda
- V. Public Comment
- VI. Unfinished Business
- A. Consideration of Continuum of Care Grant – L. Dillon
- VII. New Business
- Action Items
- A. Consideration to Purchase of 2018 Rammer Hammer 1655 – $18,500.00 – B. Matkin
- VIII. Reports and Comments
- IX. Adjourn