Stories from Saturday, February 23, 2013

SALINA -- Victor Hughes and Jacob Durossette are still in the hunt for individual championships at the Kansas Class 4A State Wrestling Tournament. Three of Fort Scott High School's other six wrestlers are still alive in the consolation bracket. Action resumes this morning at 10 a.m. at the Bicentennial Center. This is one hour later than originally scheduled...

The Bourbon County Arts Council announces its 21th Annual Fine Arts Competition and Exhibit. The mixed media competition is open to artists 16 and older. Categories include painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, drawing and graphics, mixed media, pastels and photography. Entry fee is $7.50 per piece and entry and entry deadline is March 4, 2013...

EL DORADO -- Lions Club members from Butler County and the 20-County Southeast District will hear from Lions International Director Ted Reiver of Wilmington, Dela., during the mid--March district convention at Butler Community College. Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization...

ELSMORE -- Elsmore Ruritan Club will sponsor a chili/soup supper Saturday at the Elsmore community building from 5 to 7 p.m. Club members will serve homemade chili along with a variety of homemade soups plus cornbread, crackers, dessert and drink for a free-will donation...

The Kansas Hall of Fame at the Great Overland Station will announce the selections for the 2013 Class of Laureates of the Kansas Hall of Fame during a Press Conference at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, February 26, 2013, in the East Gallery of The Great Overland Station. The Great Overland Station is located at 701 N. Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas...

The Gordon Parks Museum is granting the opportunity for local aspiring photographers and professionals alike to share a glimpse of their view of Fort Scott at work as part of a free photo contest for residents of Bourbon County called "A Day in the Life of Fort Scott's Working World."...

Local fans of country music may be happy to know that some familiar sounds will be returning to Memorial Hall next month. Steve Cliffman, co-organizer of the Fort Scott Country Music shows that takes place twice a month at the venue from March through December, said the 2013 slate of shows is nearing, with the first show of the year scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3. The show will feature Dewayne Bowman and the Swinging West Band, along with musicians Ginelle Esry and Jason Richison...