Stories from Friday, May 16, 2025

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...