Stories from Monday, December 13, 2010

USD 234 schools will be closed Dec. 20-31 for Christmas break. Classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 for all students.

A book signing has been set for Marcel Normand, a retired social science instructor at Fort Scott Community College. The event is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday in the lobby of the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center on the FSCC campus, 2108 S. Horton...

By Ruth Campbell The Fort Scott Tribune Christmas is a time to be with friends and family, but through the Wreaths Across America project, it is also a chance to honor veterans for their service. About 46 people gathered for a wreath laying ceremony at Fort Scott National Cemetery Saturday, amid winds up to 23 mph. This was one of 131 VA cemeteries across the country hosting simultaneous wreath-laying ceremonies. Wreaths were also placed at 24 national cemeteries on foreign soil...

Two favorite performers at the now-defunct Fort Scott Jubilee are slated to perform a benefit concert this weekend in Louisburg. Musicians Tony Juarez and his son, Anthony, of Louisburg, who regularly performed as part of the popular local country music show that took its final curtain call in 2008, are scheduled to entertain a crowd during a special show from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the Louisburg Middle School auditorium...

Christians of many nations will be brought together this weekend as a local church raises awareness of Christianity throughout the world. The Fort Scott First Presbyterian Church will host Carols of Many Nations from 5:30-7 p.m., Saturday, which will feature traditional Christmas music from seven different cultures from around the world, First Presbyterian Church Pastor Mansour Khajehpour said...