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Dr. Gregory Hull Quinlan
(Obituary ~ 05/16/25)
Dr. Gregory Hull Quinlan, 75, of Grantville, Kan., passed away at his home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Quinlan was born Feb. 25, 1950, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Jo Ann and John Quinlan. He was raised in a close-knit family with his brothers and sister in Independence, Kan. ... -
Tri-Valley’s greenhouse nurtures more than flora
(Local News ~ 05/16/25)
A large variety of plants and flowers continue to flourish under the watchful care of Tri-Valley Horticulture Director and Therapist Austin Bolinger. New species and projects are regularly introduced at the Fort Scott greenhouse to provide residents with hands-on experience in planting and maintaining the foliage and blooms on a year-round basis...
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Zoning advisory committee holds first public forum
(Local News ~ 05/16/25)
A zoning advisory committee discussed its purpose and role and heard concerns from the public during the first of three forums Wednesday evening at the Uniontown Community Center. Six of the nine members of the advisory board were present; Brian Wade, Mary Pemberton, Pete Owenby, Jason Yount, Jim Banwart and Mike Hueston. About 40-50 people attended the forum...
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Girls swim team finishes in third place at league meet to end regular season
(High School Sports ~ 05/16/25)
The Fort Scott High School cooperative girls’ swim team ended its regular season with a third-place finish at the Interleague Girls swim meet Wednesday in Osawatomie. Head Coach Madeline Martin, who was named League Coach of the Year for 2025, talked about the team’s makeup and competitive spirit... -
Tigers, Lady Tigers finish regular season with sweep of Chanute
(High School Sports ~ 05/16/25)
The Fort Scott High School Tiger baseball and softball teams ended their regular seasons with a sweep of the Chanute Blue Comets Thursday in Fort Scott. The Tiger baseball team (23-3) earned a 12-11 walk-off win while the Lady Tigers (21-5) notched a 6-1 victory. Both teams will enter Class 4A regional play, which begins Monday...
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