Stories from Friday, December 5, 2014

Uniontown Junior High opened its girls' basketball season recently with games against Northeast, Crest and Jayhawk-Linn. On Nov. 20 versus Northeast Arma, Uniontown's seventh-grade "B" team fell 24-20. Lauren Shinn put in 5 points and Sivannah McAnulty 4 points for the Eagles...

SALINA -- Brown Mackie College posted sweeps over Fort Scott Community College's men and women here Wednesday night in non-region games. Brown Mackie's men, ranked No. 14 in NJCAA Division II, defeated Fort Scott 63-51. The Lions (9-3) have never lost to the Greyhounds at home...

WILLARD, Mo. -- Fort Scott High School's boys saw a furious rally fall just short here Thursday night in a 69-67 loss to Harrison, Ark. on the first day of the 27th Annual Willard Four-State Classic. Fort Scott's girls kept things close most of the first half but were outscored 21-6 in the third quarter of a 65-28 loss to Harrison...

Bonna June Tindill, age 55, resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, died Thursday, December 04, 2014, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. She was born May 18, 1959, in Lamar, Missouri, the daughter of Omar Lee Collins and Wilma Louise Edwards Collins. Her family was her life. She greatly enjoyed time spent with them. She was a very caring person who opened her door to all who needed her help. She enjoyed traditional country, gospel and Elvis music...

Pauline Louise Scott, age 90, resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, died Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 8th, at the U. S. National Cemetery. Full obituary will be in Saturday's Tribune...

Sabree Dodge and Mark Schnichels of Fort Scott announce the birth of their son, Kamdyn Wayne Nunez Schnichels, at 3:14 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches at birth.

Michael and Carrie Zibert of Pittsburg announce the birth of their son, Zachary Michael Zibert, at 6:51 Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. He weighed 8 pounds, 7.5 ounces at birth.

Ryan and LaToyia Forester of Garland announce the birth of their son, Nash Ryan Forester, at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.5 ounces and measured 21 inches at birth. He is welcomed home by a brother, Grant Johnathon Forester...

For nine years Mother to Mother Ministry has been the point of contact for the Salvation Army in Fort Scott. "I didn't feel like I could do it this year. It takes a lot of time for the paper work, the disbursement," said Wilma Leach, Mother to Mother Ministry Director...

Brent Crays, the city's longtime codes manager, has announced his resignation from his post. Crays, who was served two stints as codes manager, said Thursday he has officially resigned and plans to pursue other endeavors where his skills may be used. He said he has "no animosity" with the city and the decision to resign was a difficult one to make...