Stories from Friday, May 20, 2022

Mayor Kevin “Skitch” Allen’s announcement Monday of his resignation from the Fort Scott City Commission drew a discussion of the city’s residency requirement and how the vacancy should be filled. Allen said he is resigning because he is moving to a home he owns 300 feet outside the city limits. His residency and whether that allows him to serve as a city commissioner is an issue familiar to Allen...

The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees on Monday got a look at the status of the college’s financial aid department. FSCC Financial Aid Director Lillie Grubb said she has worked with FSCC for nearly 26 years. She provided data for trustees, as well as a list of the department’s recent accomplishments...

Fort Scott Community College has a new athletic director after the recent hiring of Luke Demko, a native of Gilford, N.H. Demko’s employment was among personnel items approved by the FSCC Board of Trustees during the board’s Monday meeting. Demko replaces Tom Havron, who has transferred to the position of vice president of student affairs/foundation director...

Uniontown High School will send three student-athletes to the State Track and Field Championship next week in Wichita. To qualify for the state meet, competitors must finish in the top four in their respective events at regionals. Uniontown competed in the Class 2A Regional Track Meet Thursday in Lyndon. The state meet for all classes is set for May 27-28 at Wichita State University-Cessna Stadium...

Fort Scott Community College Head Esports Coach Ben Souza took his team to Atlanta for the Collegiate Esports Commissioners’ Cup. More than 300 players and 64 teams from four-year and two-year colleges took the stage to battle for the top prize. See Saturdays' print or online edition for complete story...

The Fort Scott High School Tiger varsity baseball and softball teams’ seasons ended with losses in their Class 4A east regional semifinal matchups Wednesday afternoon in Wamego. The Tiger baseball team finished its season with a record of 10-11 after dropping a close one, 3-2, to the No. 11 seeded Ottawa Cyclones. The Lady Tigers’ season ended with an identical record of 10-11 after being nipped by the Iola Mustangs, 3-0...

Fort Scott Community College officials have named the college’s athletic complex after former longtime coach, instructor and administrator, Bob Shores. The naming ceremony took place during the FSCC Hall of Fame Banquet May 7 at the River Room. The Bob Shores Athletic Complex consists of the FSCC baseball, softball and football practice fields on the college’s campus...

Fort Scott Community College freshman Jerlyn Kustanborter of Chanute recently earned a spot in the National Junior Collegiate golf tournament in Sanford, Fla. Mayfair Country Club was the site for the national tournament where Kustanborter went up against 90 other women from across the country in the junior college ranks...

Uniontown High School’s varsity baseball and softball teams saw their seasons end during play in the Class 2-1A regional tournaments. The Lady Eagle softball team, a No. 2 seed, romped No. 7 seeded Chetopa (1-16) in the first round Monday to face No. ...