The Ali Kemp Education Foundation, T.A.K.E., will present a class on female self-defense, this Saturday, April 27 at Fort Scott Middle School. The class is from 10 a.m. to noon. “The first part of the class is a lecture on safety awareness,” said Kim Schwab, administrative assistant at the Bourbon County Law Enforcement Center who … Continue reading Fort Scott’s Women Self Defense Class This Saturday
Construction crews have the east side of North Main Street blocked off this week for installing new roofs. Triad Construction Co., K.C., MO is working on the roofs of three properties owned by Jerry Witt. Kenny Felt Photography, 13 N. Main; Here We Go Again Upholstery, 15 N. Main and Country Girl Cuts, 19 N. … Continue reading Improvements On Main Street
FSCC Nursing Department would like for you to please join us on Monday, November 5th from 1 pm to 4 pm for a Nurse Career and Education Fair, to be held at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 South Horton in Fort Scott. This event is open to the public as well as nursing, … Continue reading FSCC Nursing Career and Education Fair Nov. 5
Youth Ministries of Bourbon County Inc, known as the Keyhole, has a new director. Bethany Hartford, 24, became the director in March 2018. Hartford has lived in Fort Scott for 14 years and has worked with the youth group at her church, Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene, for about three years, she said. She … Continue reading New Keyhole Director
The End It Movement is about human trafficking. Local photographer Kenny Felt decided to get involved in bringing awareness to the human rights issue. “I don’t know a lot, but I know enough to be scared of it,” Felt said. “It’s hard to get a number of victims because it’s a hidden practice,” he said. … Continue reading Human Trafficking? 1-888-373-7888
The Keyhole is the first in a series of interviews about the 2018 United Way of Bourbon County grant recipients. Donations to United Way stay local, according to its brochure, and the organization focusus on education, income and health. The community is asked to be a part by contributing to employee campaigns at their place … Continue reading The Keyhole Provides Christian Oriented Youth Activities
Submitted by Jessica Schenkel The Lowell Milken Center will be hosting the inaugural Stubby Day from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, at the city park in downtown Fort Scott. This fun-filled day is in honor of one of the Center’s unsung heroes, Sergeant Stubby, who happens to be the most decorated animal … Continue reading Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Hosting Stubby Day
After serving the city as the director of economic development for more than three years, Heather Smith completes her final days in Fort Scott this week as she prepares to move on to another job in Wisconsin. “It’ll be really difficult to leave here, but I’m excited for the next step in my career,” Smith … Continue reading Smith to leave city position, replacement announced
For the 28th year, the Beacon food pantry will host their Soup Line fundraiser Friday, with the goal of raising $5,000 and serving 1,000 people from the community. The Beacon, which helps provide food, clothing and other necessities to Bourbon County residents in need, is partnering with the Young Professionals League and about 35 area … Continue reading Beacon to hold Soup Line fundraiser Friday
Each year the community raises money for the Beacon by putting on a soup line. This year it will be held on Thursday March 29th from 11am until 7pm at the Scottish right temple. Please make an effort to be there to help support this important organization. You can join the event page on Facebook … Continue reading Beacon Soup Line
The 43rd annual Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days will happen May 31 through June 1 with the theme “Where Our History Comes to Life” said the steering committee chairman, Shawn O’Brien. The kick-off is Friday, May 31, from 4:30-6 p.m. with the chicken dinner catered by Chicken Marys for $10 for a two-piece … Continue reading Good Ol’ Days Begins At The End Of May: Lavetta Simmons Is the Parade Grand Marshal
What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 6th Weekly Newsletter So much fun coming up in Fort Scott, share with your friends & family! UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS ________________ TROLLEY TOURS, ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER! Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under 50-minute … Continue reading What’s Happening in Fort Scott Newsletter
