Throughout the next several months, leading up to the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the City of Stockton, selections from old newspapers will be “snipped” and featured in a “Snippets of the Past” column.

Aaron Hahn of Stockton, School of Education & Human Sciences, and Madison Karlin, Plainville, School of Architecture & Design, are among the more than 6,200 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earning honor roll distinction for the spring 2022 semester.

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to close K-123 in Decatur and Sheridan counties in early August for reconstruction. The $4.4 million project will widen the pavement and add asphalt shoulders on the full 6 miles starting at the K-23 junction and ending at the K-383 junction.

The Hansen Museum in Logan will host the 7th annual 5K Run & 2M Fun Walk on Saturday, August 20th. The entry fee is $20.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Children 15 and Under, with all proceeds to benefit Phillips County Hospice. Participants who register before Friday, August 5th will receive a t-shirt. All participants must have a signed waiver to compete. Medals and prizes will be awarded.

On June 11, at about 10:45 p.m., Lawrence Chesney, age 70, of Plainville, was traveling west on U Rd. about one-half mile from 21 Rd., when he struck a calf. Chesney was wearing his seatbelt, and no injuries were reported. Chesney’s 2011 Chevrolet Colorado pickup was damaged across the front but was driveable.

(The following article is taken from the unapproved July 11th Woodston City Council regular minutes.) The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on Monday, July 11th, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Council members present were Bill Dibble, Judy Turnbull, Kate Terry, Charles O’Neil and Thomas Yakish.

There will be a regular USD 271 Board of Education meeting on Monday, August 8, at 5:30 p.m., at the District Office. The agenda is as follows: Agenda • Call to Order • Additions or Deletions to the Agenda • Communications and Visitors • Approval of Consent Agenda: a.) Minutes of Previous Meetings; b.) Clerk’s Report and Manifest of Bills; and c.) Petty Cash and Activity Account Reports • Overnight Requests • Organization Appointments • Policy Updates • Mentor Program • Needs Assessment • Administrative Reports: a.) Mrs.

The Hobart Homemakers FCE group met Monday, July 25, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Stockton at 7 p.m. Susan G. opened the meeting with the flag salute. Kim read the FCE motto. Roll call was, "What entries are you taking to the fair?” We had five members answering roll call. The minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved from the last meeting. Janie updated us on the "Heart and Soul” walks and glad to hear others have joined us. Janie presented a bill for the supplies for the fair booth.

KATHY, JALIA AND JAYANA CREIGHTON participated at the Osborne County Fair Dog Show July 25th. Kathy showed KC in Rally and received a Blue ribbon, received a Blue ribbon in Showmanship, and in Obedience with a perfect score, she received a Grand Champion. Jalia, showing Lucy, received a Blue in Showmanship, a Red in Obedience, and a Reserve Champion in Rally. With Sam, she received a White in Obedience and a Blue in Rally. Jayana, showing Rocky, received a Blue in Rally, Reserve Champion in Obedience, and a Champion ribbon in Showmanship. Way to go, Creightons! From left are: Sam, Jalia, Lucy, Kathy, KC, Jayana and Rocky.

THE STOCKTON FFA ENTOMOLOGY TEAM placed third at State recently. This year’s team included: from left: Rachel Dryden, Jalia Creighton (7th Individual), Jolee Sterling, and Jaxon Dunlap..