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Part Two: 1917 -1928 By Roger Morris, Member of the Rooks County Historical Society

3 years ago By News Staff

Frommid-June 1916 through early March 1917, the question of a new courthouse for Rooks County was being discussed. Rooks County was the only county in the Sixth Congressional District and the Thirty-fourth Judicial District that still needed to build a modern up-to-date courthouse.

Courthouse Snippets

3 years ago By News Staff

June 22nd, 1900: The commissioners have added an elegant and commodious verandah on the south side of the courthouse building. The work was done by Fin Meloney and Ed Weyer.

The History Corner

3 years ago By Rick Gianni

The time is here when romance fills the air. Thoughts focus on Valentine's Day as anticipation of romance clouds the minds of couples everywhere.

WILLIAM WIDMAN carved this footstool for his love, Otilia Koehler. The two married in 1891 and lived in Plainville, where William worked as a wood carver. The inset is a picture of Otilia’s wedding dress.

Strider Members Performing A Dance Routine

3 years ago By News Staff

STRIDER MEMBERS.

During School Board Appreciation Month

3 years ago By News Staff

DURING SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH.

Kriley named to President's List at Washburn

3 years ago By News Staff

Kaitlyn Kriley of Stockton is among more than 600 students who qualified for the President’s List for the fall 2022 semester at Washburn Univrsity. To qualify for the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.

January 9th Woodston City Council minutes

3 years ago By News Staff

The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on Monday, January 9th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Charles O’Neill, Kate Terry, and Thomas Yakish. Bill Dibble arrived at 7:10 p.m.

Minor quake recorded in Rooks County Tuesday, January 24th

3 years ago By News Staff

A minor earthquake was detected in Rooks County late Tuesday night, January 24th. The 2.2-magnitude quake was recorded at 11:38 p.m. in southwest Rooks County, the Kansas Geological Survey reported.

Minor quake recorded in Rooks County Tuesday, January 24th

The deer are still hunting for vehicles

3 years ago By News Staff

On January 6, 2023, at 10:12 p.m., Dennis Hutchinson, 76, from Smith Center, was northbound on U.S. Hwy. 183 near mile marker 199 when he struck a deer. The 2014 Ford EcoSport he was driving had considerable damage to the front end but was still drivable.