Stories from Friday, September 22, 2023

Leslie Kay Ledford, age 59, a resident of rural Fort Scott, Kan, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at her home. She was born Dec. 5, 1963, in Arlington, Texas, the daughter of Leslie Dale Harris and Kathryn Joyce Stark Harris. Leslie married Duane Ledford on Dec. ...

Robert Dean Marshall (Dad) died peacefully on Sept. 20, 2023. Mom (Judy Marshall) had passed from cancer on July 14, and Dad declined quickly without the love of his life by his side. Dad was born Dec. 7, 1937 in Butler, Mo. He was the son of Eudine and Charles Neas...

American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer brought the legion’s message of “Be the One” during a visit to Fort Scott Wednesday morning. Seehafer, who was elected national commander on Aug. 31 in Charlotte, N.C., during the 104th national convention, was welcomed by members of the Thompson-Harkey American Legion Post No. 25 with a reception at Memorial Hall...

Mac Stoughton has taken his hobby to the next level. Stoughton, of Fort Scott, owner of M’Axe Throw House at 212 E. First St., has traveled across the country, winning medals and trophies as he hones his skills in the growing sport of professional knife and axe throwing. He has now become one of the most accomplished knife throwers of 2023...

The Fort Scott Police Department continues to investigate an alleged assault that took place Sept. 16, and currently have no leads, FSPD Chief Jason Pickert said Friday. See Saturday's print or online edition for full story.

Pittsburg High School Head Football Coach Josh Lattimer won the battle with Fort Scott High School Head Coach Bo Graham in a SEK clash between Lattimer’s alma mater and the Dragons Friday night in Pittsburg. In a smashmouth matchup between the two SEK rivals, Pittsburg senior RB Wyatt Rink scored four touchdowns in a game marked by rushing attacks, penalties, and key defensive stops. ...