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Four to vie for First District seat in primary election (6/5/18)Four people will vie for the Bourbon County Commission First District seat in the August primary election. According to information from County Clerk Kendell Mason, the following candidates filed for the seat by the June 1 filing deadline: Lynne Oharah, a Republican from Uniontown; Clinton Walker, a Democrat from Mapleton; Matthew Crystal, a Republican from Fort Scott; and Robert Query, a Republican from Fort Scott...
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Colgan drubs Eagles, 48-6 in season finale (10/29/16)UNIONTOWN -- Uniontown's season closed with a 48-6 loss to Pittsburg Colgan in Class 2-1A District 4 play here Friday night. Both teams came into the nights already aware of their fates. Uniontown (2-7) had already been eliminated from the playoffs while Colgan (6-3) was already assured of the district championship and a Bi-District home game next Friday...
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Three Rivers League champs (7/20/15)
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2015 Uniontown High School Senior Awards (6/2/15)\Giulia Bertea Volleyball participant, basketball varsity letter award; basketball sportsmanship award; track participant; honor roll Scholastic achievement in English 12 and precalculus. Math contests at Louisburg High School (HS): analytic geometry 12, probability calculus team 12. ...
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2015 Uniontown High School Junior Awards (6/2/15)Tyler Allen Mentoring: 50 hours, basketball letter, All-State Choir member, district choir member, regional and state choir member-superior rating, choir letter. Karah Beerbower Mentoring: 42 hours. Megan Blythe Honor roll, volleyball participant, Scholastic Achievement-English 11, outstanding history student, outstanding junior artist, Art Club member, National Art Honor Society member, Missouri Western State University-artistic excellence, Cleveland Institute of Art-honorable mention for 2D3D Contest, Wellsville Art Show-artistic excellence, TRL Art Show Overall School Champion member, TRL Art Show-second place oil pastel and honorable mention in crafts, artwork published in fall and spring edition of Celebrating Art Book, Labette Community College-second place in mixed media, band letter, state large group band member-excellent rating. ...
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ONLINE FIRST: MdCV rallies to down Eagles (10/19/14)Editor's Note: This information did not arrive to the Tribune office until Saturday afternoon. This summary will also be presented in Tuesday's print edition. The Tribune apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this stiuation. ---- UNIONTOWN -- Uniontown's football team lost the battle Friday night but the Eagles could still come out with a playoff berth if they can take care of business in their final two games of the regular season...
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Brown plays well, just misses medal (9/27/14)Editor's Note: This summary was originally scheduled to be published in Friday's edition but was moved out when coverage of Friday night football warranted a longer summary. The Tribune will include this in Tuesday's print edition. FREDONIA -- Uniontown's Kyley Brown just missed a medal here Thursday, finishing 11th in the field at the Fredonia Invitational after getting bumped down following a scorecard playoff. ...
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Uniontown drivers' ed, freshman orientation to be held April 9 (4/5/14)UNIONTOWN -- Driver's Education and Freshman Orientation will be held Wednesday, will be at 6 p.m. on April 9 at the Commons Area of Uniontown High School. Any student signing up for Drivers Ed. will need to be there with their parent. Following that meeting Jeanne Camac will meet with the students and parents regarding their next year's classes...
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Kindergarten Roundup at West Bourbon Elementary School (4/5/14)UNIONTOWN -- A screening clinic for 2014-2015 kindergarten students has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17 at West Bourbon Elementary School here. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2014. Parents or guardians should phone the school to set up a time to bring their children for the assessment and screening at (620) 756-4335...
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Rockhold: 'I feel so sorry for our state' (2/14/13)Bills in Kansas Legislature will force small districts to tighten belts even further if passed
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Eagle Royalty (2/12/13)
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Uniontown looks at accepting USDA grant/loan (2/12/13)UNIONTOWN -- Planning for water needs for the future of the town is on the agenda for tonight's Uniontown City Council meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. at Uniontown City Hall. The city council will consider accepting the U.S. Department of Agriculture grant and loan for the water improvement project they have been working on for the last year...
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Spelling Bee resolved after 39 rounds (2/8/13)UNIONTOWN -- Twenty of Bourbon County's best and brightest from both West Bourbon Elementary and Fort Scott Christian Heights displayed their mastery of spelling on Thursday afternoon during the 2013 Bourbon County Spelling Bee at WBE in Uniontown. What resulted was 39 rounds of spelling, which included a 33-round stand-off between the two finalists, seventh grader Ben George and sixth grader Madelyn Ard, both of Uniontown...
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Uniontown Jr./Sr. High School 2nd quarter honor roll (2/7/13)"All A's" Kathryn Bolinger, Brenna Bower, Audrey Chaplin, Gavin Fry, Benjamin George, Bryanna Johnson, Danielle Nading, Victoria Reed, Blair Rockhold, Madison Wilkinson, Ty Covey, Trevor Crossland, Kaitlynn Sampson, Kalen Simpson, Sabra Stoughton-Wray, Colton Sutterby...
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4-H'ers gather in Uniontown for learning experience (2/5/13)UNIONTOWN -- Last Saturday Bourbon, Allen and Neosho County 4-H'ers filled Uniontown High School and West Bourbon Elementary Schools to hone skills they have been working on. The purpose of the event is for 4-H members to gain confidence and skill in preforming before an audience and learn how to express themselves while educating the spectators...
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Archaeologist to speak at Marmaton Watershed meeting (1/12/13)UNIONTOWN -- The annual business meeting of the Marmaton Watershed District will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Uniontown City Hall. During the meeting, two board members will be elected and the district's five-year plan will be voted on. The meeting will include a slide program put together by professional archaeologist, Jim D. Feagins, who is from Belton, Mo...
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Uniontown Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll for 2011-2012 (5/31/12)Junior High "All A's" Junior High "All A's & B's" High School "Principal's Honor Roll" High School "Honor Roll"...
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DHS assesses U-235 security (3/14/12)UNIONTOWN -- The Department of Homeland Security recently assessed the safety and security of schools in the Uniontown USD 235 school district. During the all-hazards assessment which took place last Wednesday and Thursday, local law enforcement and emergency management officials worked with school officials to evaluate the districts ability to handle serious, life-threatening situations...
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USD 235 students to enjoy Seuss (3/14/12)UNIONTOWN -- USD 235 students in preschool through second grade will be traveling to Iola today for a free theatrical performance at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. "As much as we can expose kids to the arts, I like it," West Bourbon Elementary School Principal Tracy Smith said. "And free? We like it even more."...
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Eagle boys fall (12/7/11)HUMBOLDT -- Uniontown's boys dropped a 56-26 decision to host Humboldt here Tuesday night on the first night of a round-robin tournament. Brenton Esslinger was the only Eagle who managed double-figures in points with 12. No girls' score was available prior to the Tribune's Tuesday-night deadline...
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Russell baby shower to be held Sunday (6/10/11)A baby shower for Brayden Russell, son of Matt and Megan (Jackson) Russell, will be held at the Uniontown Baptist Church on Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m.
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Uniontown 4-H meets, makes plans for county fair (6/10/11)The May meeting of the Uniontown 4-H Club was called to order by Vice President Drew George. Seventeen members answered roll call by telling their favorite color. Cole George led the flag salute, and Mathew Harclerode led the 4-H Pledge. Minutes of the April meeting were read by club Secretary Caitlin Jackson. ...
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Eagles take title over 4A team (9/27/10)CHERRYVALE -- Uniontown's volleyball team won the Cherryvale Invitational championship here Saturday afternoon, sweeping a Southeast Kansas League school that has about 3 1/2 times as many students in the finals. The Eagles, who were ranked No. 1 in Class 2A last week by the Kansas Volleyball Association, swept Independence, 25-15, 25-8 in the finals. ...
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Uniontown Royalty (9/21/10)
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'Dig Pink' for breast cancer awareness (9/20/10)UNIONTOWN -- Uniontown High School volleyball will host Dig Pink Night, an event designed to promote October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at its home triangular with St. Paul and Northeast, which begins tonight at 6 p.m. in the West Bourbon Elementary School gymnasium...
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World War II vets serve as Grand Marshals (9/7/10)UNIONTOWN -- In the search for a meaningful theme for this year's Uniontown Old Settlers' Picnic celebration, the presence and continued community action of a few remaining World War II veterans soon became a foundation for celebration and recognition...
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Uniontown's Old Settler's Days: Contests (9/7/10)
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Uniontown 4-Hers place at K-State (9/1/10)Five Uniontown 4-H members recently obtained some valuable experience during the Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Weekend hosted by Kansas State University's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. The event, which took place Aug. 21-22 in Manhattan, tests participants' knowledge and skills in livestock judging and meats judging, and their overall knowledge of the industry through various individual and team events, the Livestock Skillathon and the Livestock Quiz Bowl. ...
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UHS grad receives ag scholarship (8/18/10)UNIONTOWN -- Bethany Ericson will get some help pursuing her career choice thanks to a scholarship that is once again available in the community. Ericson, who graduated from Uniontown High School in May, is the recipient of a $3,200 scholarship -- $1,600 per semester -- that is being provided by Agriculture Future of America in Kansas City, Mo., and UMB Bank in Fort Scott, to attend a college or university of her choice. ...
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Rockhold praises U-235 staff for working within budget (8/10/10)UNIONTOWN -- The members of the Uniontown USD 235 Board of Education met Monday night to discuss the budget and plans for the upcoming 2010-11 school year. Due to cuts in funding this year, Uniontown, like many other schools, must work to adjust and balance a budget with less assistance than in years past. ...
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USD 235 accepting applications for free preschool (7/26/10)USD 235 in Uniontown is accepting applications for the free 4-year-old preschool program for the 2010-11 school year. This free preschool will provide fun-filled, hands-on opportunities and experiences to enhance a child's cognitive, language, social, emotional and physical development in preparation for kindergarten...
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Five locals named to Shrine Bowl band (7/22/10)PITTSBURG -- Pittsburg State University will be the location for this summer's Kansas Masonic Foundation Shrine Bowl next weekend, an event that will bring more than 200 high school musicians from across the state to perform in the 2010 Kansas Masonic All-Star Band...
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UHS cheerleaders hope to earn way to New York (7/15/10)UNIONTOWN -- Four Uniontown High School cheerleaders need some support as they seek a trip to New York City this fall. UHS senior Tiffany Poyner, sophomores Lauren Rockhold and Rebecca O'Dell, and freshman Kelli Wilkinson have been chosen this year as All-American Cheerleaders by the National Cheerleading Association and are trying to raise money to represent the area by performing in the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade...
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Uniontown fireworks display evolves from fundraiser into town celebration (6/22/10)UNIONTOWN -- The nighttime sky above the newly-renovated Uniontown City Park will once again be ablaze during a fireworks display on Friday, July 2, to celebrate Independence Day. The fifth annual Independence Day Bash, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ...
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Co-ed softball tournament at Moran (5/6/10)MORAN -- A co-ed softball tournament will be held at Kansas Ball Fields here May 22. The tournament format will be determined by the number of teams entered. The entry fee of $80 is due by May 19. Teams must provide their own softballs (.44/375 ASA). There will be a home-run rule...
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Area towns ready for spring cleaning (4/19/10)Two Bourbon County cities will be working hard to do a little spring cleaning. The City of Fort Scott will be providing a program in which local residents can discard old items free of charge. The Spring Clean-up Program consists of a city crew performing one-time-only pickups to gather discarded items from the curb. According to city officials, once the crew has gone through a certain section, they will not return for additional pickups...
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USDA funds Uniontown and Bronson projects (4/8/10)Two Bourbon County towns has been awarded funding assistance to make some needed improvements. The City of Uniontown and the City of Bronson have been awarded a combined $60,450 through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development's Community Facilities program...
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County students to receive honors (2/1/10)A group of Bourbon County students will soon reap the rewards of showing dedication to their schoolwork. A total of 19 seniors from Fort Scott High School and Uniontown High School will be among 40 seniors from high schools in Allen, Bourbon and Woodson counties who will be recognized for their academic achievements and named Kansas Honor Scholars during a dinner program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at FSHS, 1005 S. Main St...
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Uniontown FFA'ers go to nationals (11/3/09)Members of the Uniontown High School FFA Chapter were one of 42 teams that participated in the 2009 National FFA Livestock Career Development Event. The competition took place Oct. 21-24 in Indianapolis, Ind., during the 82nd National FFA Convention...
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Basketball book signing to feature former Uniontown, Prescott stars (10/22/09)UNIONTOWN -- Friday night, Uniontown High School will host a book signing by author Steven Michael Farney and several former area basketball stars as they sign copies of "Club 50: 50-Point Single Game Scorers in Kansas High School Boys Basketball History."...
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Juniors' effort brings UJSHS award (10/20/09)UNIONTOWN -- Dedication and hard work has spelled success for a group of juniors at Uniontown Junior Senior High School. UJSHS officials recently learned that the school has been awarded a certificate of merit as part of the 6th Annual Challenge Awards. ...
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Pre-school screenings at West Bourbon Elementary Friday (8/24/09)UNIONTOWN -- Developmental screenings for children of preschool age who live in USD 235 will be available from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Friday at West Bourbon Elementary School, 602 Fifth St. The purpose of the screening clinics is to locate children with possible developmental delays who may need special education or related services, or who need assistance with referrals to other service agencies...
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UHS volleyball receives grant for drinking chocolate milk (8/19/09)UNIONTOWN -- Uniontown High School has been recognized for refueling its volleyball team with chocolate milk. UHS has received the Recover with Chocolate Milk Grant totaling $3,000. The grant program, funded by the Midwest Dairy Council, was launched this year to promote better nutrition in high school athletes by encouraging the consumption of 16 ounces of chocolate milk within one-half hour after practice, workouts and competitions...
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Local church aids Uniontown students (8/10/09)What started out as a small contribution three years ago has grown into a significant blessing to many families in the Uniontown school district. According to Jeff Feagins, pastor of the Marmaton Community Church in Redfield, the congregation enjoys reaching out to the local community. ...
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104th Old Settlers Day set for September 7 (8/6/09)UNIONTOWN -- A local celebration set to take place early next month has been a community tradition for more than a century. Organizers of the 104th Annual Old Settlers Day Picnic recently announced that the all-day event is scheduled to take place Monday, Sept. ...
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Area school boards to discuss budgets (8/4/09)Two area school boards will review their operating budgets one more time next week before the start of the new school year. The USD 235 Board of Education in Uniontown will conduct a hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Uniontown High School commons area, 601 Fifth St., to answer any questions from the public related to the district's 2009-10 budget. ...
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USD 235 board to look at budget (7/22/09)UNIONTOWN -- The USD 235 Board of Education is slated to receive an early update on the status of the district's 2009-10 budget during their Monday meeting. According to USD 235 Superintendent Randy Rockhold, recent cuts in state aid have made it difficult to plan next year's budget, but the district hopes to absorb the losses and make it through the school year with minimal damage...
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Uniontown cheerleaders hope to appear in 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (7/21/09)Two Uniontown High School cheerleaders have been presented with an opportunity that is far from routine. Ashley Feagins, a senior at UHS, and Lauren Rockhold, a UHS freshman, were recently selected as All-American Cheerleaders by the National Cheerleading Association. The two girls are now trying to raise money to represent the region by performing in the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City...
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Uniontown makes plans for 4th of July (6/24/09)UNIONTOWN -- There will be plenty of entertainment for everyone during a returning Fourth of July celebration at Uniontown City Park. The fourth annual "Independence Day Bash," a popular local event that is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, will include food, refreshments, and a variety of games and activities for children. The event will conclude with a fireworks display later that evening. Attendees will also be able to view several recent park improvements...
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Daugherty not ready to retire yet (6/9/09)After a 30-year career in education, Marianna Daugherty is not ready to retire just yet. "I am not retiring," the former West Bourbon Elementary School principal said Monday during an interview with The Fort Scott Tribune to clear up some recent speculation that she had retired after being released from her one-year contract in March...