Stories from Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Larry Lee Bishard, 80, a Northland resident of Kansas City, Mo., passed away at his home on Monday, July 26, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 4, 1940 in Fort Scott, Kan., to Ralph Woodrow and Goldie Mae (Davis) Bishard. Larry graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1958 and earned a BS in chemistry from Park University. ...

Angela Sweet’s life began on Jan. 2, 1978 in El Dorado, Kan.; the daughter of Tommy and Sherry (Griffith) Conrad. Angela graduated from El Dorado High School and then graduated from Butler Community College. She was united in marriage to Gregg Sweet on Feb. ...

On Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, Brian Conroy, loving son, husband, and father of our children, passed away at the age of 50. Brian was born on Feb. 9, 1971, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Michael and Connie (Magee) Conroy. Shortly after graduation he would join the United States Army and achieve numerous awards for his marksmanship and tank maneuvering skills. ...

With the start of a new school year approaching, the debate on whether USD 234 students and staff should wear masks came to the forefront during the school board’s monthly meeting Monday night. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story...

The Uniontown Board of Education on Monday approved the operational guidelines for the upcoming school year as it relates to continuing coronavirus cases. The plan was approved 6-1 with board members Josh Hartman, Mike Mason, Jason Sutterby, Sally Johnson, Troy Goodridge and Brian Stewart voting yes and Tyler Martin voting no...

During a special meeting Tuesday evening, city commissioners approved a contract with Mark McCoy to serve as interim city manager. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.

During a special meeting on Thursday, Fort Scott city commissioners approved bid dates for projects on Cooper and Horton streets and National Avenue. See the print or online edition of the Tribune for complete story.