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🌱 Why key court records in this Pleasanton boy’s death remain hidden
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- Why key court records in this Pleasanton boy’s death remain hidden
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• Kansas files murder charge in case of boy killed by dog. Records hidden from public view (kansascity.com) — A Pleasanton seventh grader’s death after an alleged dog mauling near the Holiday Lakes community has led Kansas officials to file second-degree murder and other charges against a neighboring dog owner. The case, which deeply shook Pleasanton and Linn County, is drawing scrutiny because key court records are not yet visible in the state’s public database, leaving many questions about next steps. 
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Par-tee Girls Women's Golf League - each Wed thru Aug 5th
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center 231 E Wall St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center 231 E Wall St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Pioneer Kiwanis Weekly Meeting
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BINGO hosted by the American Legion
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center 231 E Wall St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd, Fort Scott
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Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott ~ 50-minute Narrated Tour
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center Pick up and drop off is at the Fort Scott Chamber 231 E. Wall 620.223.3566 No reservation required, just arrive at the Chamber 5-10 minutes before the time you want to take the tour. Although, if you are coming from out of town for the tour, it is al
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The Artificers, 8 N National Ave, Fort Scott
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First Fridays at The Artificers
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center 231 E Wall St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Good Ol' Days Parade →
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center 231 E Wall St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Special Programs at the Fort Scott National Historic Site
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center 231 E Wall St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Good Ol' Days Car Show
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center 231 E Wall St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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