Stories from Saturday, November 2, 2013

Two weeks ago when Shelly Zacharczyp, Fort Scott, saw a TV report of Trish Monroe of Joplin sending snacks to servicemen overseas, she was moved. "I contacted the TV station and then contacted her," Zacharczyp said. "I told her I'd love to do something for the troops."...

Bourbon County residents will soon receive their tax statements in the mail. Bourbon County Treasurer Rhonda Dunn reported to the County Commissioners on Friday that the statements are being prepared for mailing. The deadline for statements to be delivered to residents is Nov. 20, but Dunn told The Tribune she hopes to have them in the mail sooner...

Fathers and daughters hit the dance floor Friday for a night of fun-filled entertainment during the Daddy-Daughter Dance held at Buck Run Community Center. The dance was hosted by the USD 234 Parent-Teacher Organization.

UNIONTOWN -- A Uniontown rally fell just short here Thursday night as the Eagles fell to Yates Center, 38-36, in Eight-Man I District 2 play and missed out on a trip to the playoffs. The Wildcats (4-1 district, 6-3 overall) qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1990...

GREAT BEND -- Fort Scott trailed by just 2 points at halftime here Friday night but couldn't keep pace in the second half and Barton went on to an 81-61 victory in the season opener for both teams at Barton's home classic. The Cougars shot 63 percent from the field in the second half on 14 of 22 while holding Fort Scott to 35 percent on 9 of 26...

Fort Scott Community College's freshmen-dominated team showed a lot of hustle on the first night of the Third Annual Jim Gladbach Classic at Arnold Arena Friday night. But they also showed they have a way to go before they'll be able to roll off some victories...