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County commissioners hold emergency executive session at medical building (4/19/24)Bourbon County Commissioners took no action following a lengthy executive session which took place Friday morning at the Legacy Healthcare Foundation building at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. During an emergency special meeting at 10 a.m., commissioners convened at the Bourbon County Courthouse where Commissioner Clifton Beth made a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel; and for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship. ...
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USD 235 superintendent asks for county's assistance with building project (4/23/24)USD 235 in Uniontown is seeking assistance from Bourbon County in a facility improvement project. USD 235 Superintendent Vance Eden appeared before the Bourbon County Commission Monday to ask about a potential partnership with the county as the district seeks to remodel an aging agriculture shop in the school district...
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City clerk hired at Uniontown (4/19/24)During a special meeting Wednesday, the Uniontown City Council approved the hiring of a new city clerk. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.
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County lays out its hard-surface road plan (4/19/24)Bourbon County officials are preparing for the county’s 2024 hard-surface road plan. County Commissioners and Public Works Director Eric Bailey on Monday discussed the plan, which includes $828,500 in asphalt projects; $343,469 in extra projects (chip and seal); and $1,620,910 in extras (asphalt) for a total of $2,792,880...
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County commissioners place moratorium on solar farms (4/17/24)After a continued discussion on solar panel farms, Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday approved a moratorium on any future solar developments in the county. A motion made by Commission Chairman Jim Harris states the moratorium would be “effective immediately regarding solar panel farms.” He said commissioners plan to review both sides of the debate on solar panel farms, with the goal of finding a compromise...
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Fort Scott High School hosts track and field invitational (4/23/24)Fort Scott High School’s boys and girls track teams took fourth place at the Fort Scott Varsity Track and Field Invitational Friday at Frary Field. Teams from Christian Learning Center also competed in the tournament, with the girls finishing in seventh place with six team points, and the boys scoring eight points to also finish seventh...
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FSCC flag football team raising funds for nationals (4/19/24)The Fort Scott Community College women’s flag football team is gearing up for a trip to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and National Junior College Athletics Association nationals May 7-10 in Atlanta, Ga. The team is currently conducting fundraisers to cover the cost of the trip as the college “is only able to provide the vehicle, drivers and fuel,” first-year Greyhound Head Coach Abbi Munson said...
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Tigers, Lady Tigers top Labette in Altamont (4/19/24)The Fort Scott High School varsity baseball and softball teams took wins over Labette County Friday evening in Altamont. The Lady Tigers (9-2) grabbed a late lead to edge the Lady Grizzlies 8-6, while the Tiger boys (10-7) won 6-3. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story...
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Blythe resigns as county commissioner (4/2/24)Monday’s meeting of the Bourbon County Commission began with one commissioner announcing his resignation. Prior to commissioners approving the consent agenda, which included minutes of the commission’s March 25 meeting, District 1 Commissioner Nelson Blythe said he wished to make an announcement, and he was listed on the public comment section...
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Errors found in tax rebates (4/9/24)Bourbon County officials have discovered errors with the county’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program and are working to make adjustments as budget season approaches. During Monday’s Bourbon County Commission meeting, Chief Financial Officer Susan Walker, Appraiser Matt Quick, County Clerk Jennifer Hawkins and County Treasurer Patty Love appeared before commissioners to discuss several issues found with the program, which provides rebates on additional taxes due to improvements, additions or new residential, business or agricultural structures.. ...
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