Stories from Friday, September 27, 2024

During a community forum Wednesday evening, Fort Scott Community College officials discussed new leadership and other changes at the college as it makes plans for the future. During the first forum of the fall semester, FSCC administrators provided updates on topics that included an upcoming reaffirmation visit and the Students Services department. Interim FSCC President Sara Sutton gave other updates and fielded some questions from community members...

Prior to voting to proceed with condemnation and repair of a building at 118 E. Wall St., and setting a timeline for the building owners to commence repairs, Fort Scott City Commissioners on Tuesday discussed their options. Commissioner Tim VanHoecke asked City Attorney Bob Farmer how the city can proceed if the building owners have hired a contractor, and the city moves forward with the condemnation process but does not own the building...