Stories from Saturday, July 21, 2007

Mr. and Mrs. Titus Willits, of Wichita, Kan., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ty Jackson Willits. Ty was born June 27, 2007, at Wesley hospital in Wichita. He weighed 9 pounds, and measured 21 inches. Maternal grandparents are Ed and Connie Fletchall, Nevada, Mo...

Herald-Tribune Fort Scott, Kan. -- The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees has several routine midsummer items to address during its regular meeting on Monday. Trustees are scheduled to hear various reports and discuss other items, most of which are heard or considered on an annual basis at this time each year. ...

Herald-Tribune UNIONTOWN, Kan. -- The USD 235 Board of Education plans to elect its officers for the 2007-'08 school year, during their regular monthly meeting on Monday. The seven-member board, which includes two new additions, will conduct its first regular business meeting of the year at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Uniontown Junior Senior High School commons area, 601 Fifth St. The board could elect a new board president and vice-president if it so chooses...

Herald-Tribune El Dorado Springs, Mo. -- El Dorado Springs High School DECA students have something to say, and they hope their peers are listening. DECA advisor Vicki Hillsman said the community has lost five El Dorado Springs students to traffic accidents in the past four years, and those who remain were determined to do something...

Herald-Tribune Vernon County, Mo. -- What's in a name? Changes in county road signs have some residents pondering Shakespeare's question. In some areas, road signs have been erected with one name and later changed to a different name. Vernon County Presiding Commissioner Bonnie McCord said she was aware of the situation...

By Michael Glover Herald-Tribune A Pontiac Bonneville traveled into Bronson's city limits. It was speeding. Bronson Police Chief Gene Parker pulled over the driver. The weather was miserable that Friday night. Rain pelted down hard. "If I have to get wet, somebody's probably gettin' a ticket," Parker quipped...

Harry Potter may have cast a spell on the weather Friday to keep the forecast rain away allowing Michelle Cowles, left, Katy Super and Marissa Muro, right, to work on their second place sidewalk art project during activities scheduled by Cavener's Library & Office Supplies to keep Harry Potter fans entertained until "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" was released at 12:01 Saturday morning. ...

SPRINGFIELD -- Local Karate students from Jenkins Karate recently competed in the National College of Martial Arts Invitational Tournament of 2007 at the Springfield Boys and Girls Club. Over 150 competitors from around the country were present. Jenkins Karate was awarded a certificate for the most pre-registered students (29) for 2007. It is the second year in a row that Jenkins Karate has garned the award...

By Scott Nuzum Herald-Tribune FORT SCOTT, Kan. -- Stephen Buntain, son of Gary and Theresa Buntain, won state medals in 4-H shooting competition last summer but opted not to go to national competition because he felt he wasn't quite ready yet. The wait was worth it as Buntain, who will be a senior at Fort Scott High this year, took first place overall at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition at Rapid City, S. ...