Stories from Wednesday, February 11, 2009

By Rayma Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune Local pastor Reed Hartford recently taught the students at Eugene Ware Elementary School how to "Look, Listen and Live." As part of their physical education safety unit, the students learned how to stay safe around railroad tracks. Hartford explained to the students the importance of following specific rules to make sure they are protected from trains that are passing by...

The Fort Scott Tribune As Valentine's Day gets closer local women reveal it truly is the thought that counts. The Tribune randomly surveyed 10 women between the ages of 20 and 70 years of age, asking their thoughts and opinions on the special day. The results were quite interesting...

The Fort Scott Tribune According to a statement released Tuesday by the Linn County Sheriff's Office, Stephen Brozowski, 56, Pleasanton was arrested Thursday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the reports, Linn County Deputy Tanner Ogden was dispatched to Brozowski's residence to assist an SRS representative with a welfare of child check...

By Justin Messner The Fort Scott Tribune For the first time in state history, a bill promoting a state-wide ban on smoking indoors at all public facilities will be argued on the Senate floor. According to Kansas District 13 Senator Bob Marshall, R-Fort Scott, the smoking ban will likely become the next major point of discussion once issues are cleared up with Kansas' projected $199 million deficit...

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON -- Discussions within the administration about the fiscal 2010 defense budget have been cordial and productive, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today, but department leaders are prepared to make tough choices...

By Jason E. Silvers The Fort Scott Tribune Organizers of the annual Adopt-A-Child program and other local volunteers were able to rise to the challenge of helping a record number of needy families this past holiday season. A total of 148 families and 368 children registered for assistance last year through the holiday community assistance program, a collaborative effort between The Beacon, a local community assistance agency and food pantry, the Elks Lodge, and the Southeast Kansas Community Action Program. ...

RICHMOND -- Central Heights' girls defeated Jayahwk-Linn for the second time this season here Tuesday night, taking a Pioneer League contest by a 32-25 score. Cassie Rockers led the Jayhawks (4-2 Pioneer, 14-2 overall) with eight points. Chelsea Beckman had eight rebounds and four steals...

INDEPENDENCE -- Fort Scott Community College's basketball teams were swept in Jayhawk Conference-Eastern Division play here Wednesday night. Independence won the women's game, 62-59, while Pirate men prevailed, 64-54. Greyhound women (6-7, 13-12) rallied from a deficit as large as 16 points to get within 61-59 with under 30 seconds left on Denise Duplechin's three-point shot. ...