Stories from Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Steven Tyler Woods, age 31, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died unexpectedly Monday, June 30, 2014, at his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1983, in Fredonia, Kan., the son of Leslie Eugene Woods and Debbie Lynn Steele Woods. Steve graduated from Uniontown High School. For the last 12 years, Steve had worked as an assistant manager for Sonic Drive-In in Fort Scott. Steve was a beloved son and brother who enjoyed swimming, listening to music and spending time on his Play Station...

The James B. Tedesco Memorial Skate Park could be rolling toward expansion after approval Tuesday by the Fort Scott City Commission. Skate Park Committee Co-Convenor Nate Lyons and his wife, Bailey Lyons, appeared before the commission during its regular meeting with some positive news regarding the skate park, which is located parallel to U.S. Highway 69 between the Third and Sixth Street catwalks...

There are 53 participants in the summer tennis program for youth in second through 12th grade. Barr said it's important for youth to have a good experience in the program. Tom Robertson, Fort Scott Recreation director, said the participation in the program increased this year. Following four weeks of lessons, the tournament continues today at the high school courts. Barr is also the Fort Scott High School tennis coach...

Fort Scott Community College's Harley-Davidson program will remain in Frontenac for the foreseeable future. The FSCC Board of Trustees unanimously approved a lease agreement with the city of Frontenac during Monday night's regular board meeting. The program has been housed in Frontenac since 2005...

Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 swept visiting Ottawa Post 60 Tuesday evening at Ty Cullor Field. Fort Scott won the opener, 5-2 and held on in the nightcap, 3-2. "I thought (starting pitcher) Mason Knopp threw very well," Jared Brown, Fort Scott head coach said. "We played defense behind him, and we were able to keep runs from scoring. We were able to keep them down, and we got out early and got ahead."...