Stories from Friday, May 13, 2016

After several discussions and careful consideration during Tuesday's Uniontown City Council meeting, the council approved a policy to help cover the costs of removing a natural gas service line currently in the system. The policy is in regards to service lines that have been capped below ground and cannot be seen from above...

Winfield Scott Elementary kindergarteners participate in exercises and games Tuesday at the school's courtyard during the annual TEAM events.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association released the brackets for next week's Regional baseball and softball tournaments Wednesday. The brackets for each of the teams the Tribune covers are listed below. Records for each team are as of Wednesday, when the brackets were seeded...

Fort Scott High's baseball team joined the softball team as winners of four consecutive Southeast Kansas League championships when it took game one from Chanute, 5-4 in eight innings, at Dave Regan Stadium Thursday evening. "I'm proud of these guys because we've talked several times about the adversity we've faced," Fort Scott head coach Josh Regan said. "The injuries we've had. Guys have had to play different positions. They've had to step up and fill a void and help us win games."...

Jeanne Eloise Stark, age 79, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Olathe Hospice House. The family suggests contributions to the Olathe Hospice House. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel...

Loretta M. Graham, 79, of Fort Scott, died May 10, 2016 in Kansas City, Mo. She was born Nov. 29, 1936 in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Julius P. and Loretta L. (Bayless) Karleskint. She married John Kemper Graham April 12, 1978, and he preceded her in death May 10, 2012...