Stories from Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Karl Robert Flanner arrived into the home of Raymond Loring Flanner and Alice Estella (Benedict) Flanner on Jan. 9, 1958. He joined three brothers, Frank, Dean and Don Flanner and three sisters, Margaret, Jan and Alena. His baby sister, Karen, would arrive three years later, almost to the day. ...

On Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, Albert Pickerell Gordon, Sr., loving husband and father of two children, passed away at home at the age of 71. Al was born on April 12, 1949 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Edward Clifford Gordon and Geraldine Pickerell Gordon. He graduated in the class of 1967 from Fort Scott High School and was an Eagle Scout. ...

The top two administrators at Fort Scott High School are not slated to return next school year. The non-renewal of the 2021-22 contract for FSHS Principal Amber Toth and resignation of FSHS Assistant Principal Robyn Kelso were among several employment items approved following a 50-minute executive session to discuss personnel matters for non-elected personnel. Kelso’s resigSee the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

The City of Fort Scott has been awarded a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Grant to construct a parking lot in Gunn Park. The $1,317 grant comes from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. With the agreement, the city will kick in an additional $1,317...

The Fort Scott High School wrestling program began its postseason last weekend with first place finishes for both the boys’ and girls’ squads. Alvin Metcalf was honored as district Coach of the Year for the Tiger boys’ program. Districts featured teams from Garnett-Anderson County, Ottawa, LaCygne-Prairie View, Eureka, Paola, Uniontown, Burlington, Humboldt, Iola, and Osawatomie...

The Fort Scott High School Tiger basketball games versus Louisburg scheduled for Tuesday night were postponed due to inclement weather. USD 234 Athletic/Activities Director Jeff DeLaTorre said the games have been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18.