Stories from Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Adrian, a talented 17-year-old singer, is coming to Fort Scott Sept. 19 to perform in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community college. She goes by her first name only and can write and perform songs that belie her youth...

Local resident Martha Scott will offer her experience working with food during a special Tomato Festival event on Saturday. The event, which is being conducted by members of the Fort Scott Farmer's Market Association, will take place from 7 to 11 a.m. ...

Disaster relief, emergency assistance, domestic violence advocacy and activities for local youth -- these are only a few of the 101,000 reasons area residents may want to contribute to the United Way of Bourbon County. The 2009 United Way Campaign, 101,000 Reasons to Give to the United Way, will begin at 7:30 a.m. ...

After a lengthy discussion Monday night, Dolly the Trolley should be remaining in the City of Fort Scott's 2010 Budget. The Fort Scott Commissioners met Monday evening to make a few last minute crunches to prevent a tax increase. The big topic of discussion was whether to cut Dolly the Trolley from the city's budget...