Stories from Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Several local farms were recognized by the Pathfinder Report recently. Blooming Hill Angus, Fort Scott, has been recognized nationally by the American Angus Association for having one registered Angus cow included in the association's 2011 Pathfinder Report...

With the snow from earlier this month melted away, cities, school districts, and the county are left to deal with the cost of the clean up. Angee Morgan, deputy director for the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, in Topeka, said Kansas did not suffer enough of a loss to be eligible for federal funding to reimburse counties, cities and school districts for damages and other costs associated with the two snowstorms earlier this month...

While physical activity is important for overall wellness, research shows mental well-being also plays a role, even in cardiac health. Patty LaRoche, Fort Scott High School speech and drama teacher, public speaker and Fort Scott Tribune religion columnist will share tips about using laughter as an exercise for heart health at the fourth annual Day of Dance for Health Saturday...

LeROY -- Uniontown's teams faced Southern Coffey County in a non-league doubleheader here Tuesday night with the host Titans posting a sweep. SCC girls defeated Uniontown, 66-60. Titan boys downed the Eagles, 53-26. Details from the games were not available prior to deadline. A more detailed description of the contests will appear in Thursday's edition...

PITTSBURG -- Megan McDermed score the first two baskets of a Southeast Kansas League game for Fort Scott's girls before a minute had even ticked off the game clock here Tuesday night. But then before one could really blink again, Lizzy Willis scored two quick baskets to the the game, which boosted her Pittsburg squad as they took control from that point on and went on to a 40-35 victory...

PITTSBURG -- Fort Scott High's boys dug themselves a hole for the second consecutive night. And in as many nights, the Tigers were not able to climb all the way out of the hole. Pittsburg never trailed in a 48-45 victory over Fort Scott in Southeast Kansas League play here Tuesday night. But the Tigers (3-4 SEK, 10-9 overall) got within 2 points several times in the fourth quarter...

The Crawford County Sheriff's Office was called to a house fire at 1:55 p.m. Feb. 22. The office received a 911 call from Derek Westervelt, a Crawford County Road and Bridge employee who was operating a road grader on 170th Street, saying a house was on fire at 1171 S. 170th St...

Some local business owners have mixed opinions of a bill currently being discussed by the Kansas Federal and State Affairs Committee that would allow the sale of stronger beer, wine and liquor in grocery and convenience stores. Currently, those stores can only sell so-called cereal malt beverages, also known as weak or low-point beer...