Headlines
The Kansas Department of Transportation has launched a new Plow Locations Tool that displays active snowplow locations on state highways across Kansas.The new…
In-person advance voting for the upcoming General Election begins Monday, October 19, 2026. The General Election itself is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.…
The Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 6th began with a public hearing on the SRF Loan. Justine Benoit was present to review the application…
The Plainville City Council began its meeting on Tuesday, October 6th, by approving the Consent Agenda. The Council approved bills totaling $900,164.84, the…
What's Happening
In-person advance voting for the upcoming General Election begins Monday, October 19, 2026. The General Election itself is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3.…
Monroe-Taylor-Barnes VFW Post 8873 will hold its 2027 Annual Membership Dinner this Sunday, October 18, at the Stockton VFW Banquet Hall, 314 Main Street. The…
The Palco Lions Club invites everyone to enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship at its annual Soup Supper on Sunday, October 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.…
Come hungry and enjoy a delicious chicken fried steak dinner sponsored by VFW Post 8871 in Plainville this Sunday, October 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at…
Sports
The Stockton Tigers welcomed the Osborne Bulldogs to town last Friday night for their annual Homecoming football game, with the visiting Bulldogs heading back…
STRIKERS Week 4Back Alley Bunch 11-5 Fire Balls 11-5 Mitz Fitz 10-6 EGA Mad Wrenchers 7-9 Bi-Polar Rollers 6-10 BYE 0-0 Men High Game Scratch: Brian…
Courts
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week of October 5th through October 11th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 361, 9-1-1 Calls 38,…
The following fines were received in Rooks County District Court for speeding: Dustin W. Conger, $183 (vehicle liability insurance required was dismissed);…
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week of September 28th through October 4th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 329, 9-1-1 Calls…
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week of September 14th through September 20th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 352, 9-1-1…
Kansas Klips
Elephant who lived at Kansas zoo since 1972 has diedSEDGWICK COUNTY—The Sedgwick County Zoo family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Stephanie, a 55…
FHSU President announces official closure of Sternberg MuseumHAYS—“After careful deliberation, I have decided to close the Sternberg Museum's public-facing…
Sternberg Museum's future in questionHAYS—An employee of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History posted Monday night, September 21st, on Facebook that the Hays…
Judge Richard Flax brings decades of experience to Hays courtHAYS—After retiring from the bench following almost three decades of service, Richard Flax decided…
Opinion
Squash. Just listen to that word one more time. Squash…one of the English language’s most painful words, along with maim and trauma and rend and okra and…
* Remember, it is truly a blessing to be completely exhausted because you spent the weekend making memories with your favorite people.* Spoiler Alert for all…
Sage AdviceThe following was presented as “Old Farmers Advice”. I’m not sure who compiled it, but some pretty good points are made.– Your fences need to be…
Elfego Baca was a handsome young sheriff’s deputy when he fought a famous two-day gun battle against 80 cowhands from the Texas John Slaughter ranch. He…
Community
The National Weather Service in Hastings, Nebraska, has issued a Freeze Watch for the Rooks County area for Saturday morning, from 1:00 to 9:00 a.m.
For the second week in a row, the 2025 Delinquent Personal Property Tax List appears on pages 11A and 12A of this week’s issue of the Sentinel-Times The…
Yesteryear
* Last Friday night at the Twin Mound schoolhouse, the Republicans held a political meeting, and a good crowd came out to hear the candidates' talks and…
* A meeting was held in the St. Joseph's Church basement, where the community worked on an action plan ahead of their meeting later in the month with Postal…
* The Plainville High School Homecoming Queen candidates were Leasa Mock, Nancy Wootton, Lora Selbe, Dana Miller, and Kim Hamel.* Mrs. Dorothy Soper had…
Obituaries
Danny “Jim” Lynn Slothower, 80, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away at his home on September 21, 2026.He was born on July 13, 1946, in Concordia, Kansas, to…
Lonnie Ray Pywell, 88, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Salina.He was born June 3, 1938, in Palco, the son of Cecil and Alice “Fern” Pywell.Lonnie grew up…
Edward F. “Ed” Branch, 96, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on October 12, 2026, at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.He was born on April 29, 1930,…
■ 1936 - 2026Betty Carol Melius, 89, of Lansing, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at Lansing Care & Rehab.Betty was a beautiful soul,…