THESE MERMAIDS love being in the water! Pictured are Lyla Oller, Lily Yohon, Tessa Look and Maleigha Horn..

THE NEW SOLOMON VALLEY MANOR has been shingled and is now ready for the siding and work on the interior to begin..

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing the amount of funding available for the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) and expects to issue approximately $62.8 million in pandemic assistance payments to hog producers starting last week. SMHPP assists eligible producers who sold hogs through a spot market sale from April 16, 2020, through Sept. 1, 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) accepted SMHPP applications through April 29, 2022.

THE CITY OF STOCKTOn chip sealed a number of streets on Monday, August 1st. Here the oil distributor is laying down the oil on South Elm Street..

PUTTING DOWN A LAYER OF ROCK on South Elm Street were the City of Stockton employees. Several streets in the south part of town were chip sealed on Monday, August 1st..

Two Union Pacific Railroad crossings on U.S. 83 and K-25 will temporarily close for repairs this week.

CARSON RIENER cools off at the Stockton swimming pool during a hot and sunny August afternoon..

“He/she is a servant of the Most High God.” If this were said about you, how would those around you react? That may depend on whether they were serious or they were reacting with sarcasm. No matter what others would think or say, as Christians we should all try to be servants of God and make every effort to spread the Word to others.

The regular monthly meeting of Crossroads Quilt Guild was held July 18, 2022 at Stitch and Chatter. We had 19 members present. Hostesses were Jackie Wright, Kenda Ross and Stephanie Hart. A motion was made to approve last month’s minutes made by Linda Stamper and seconded by Stephanie Hart. Treasurer's report given by Diane Maddy. Motion made by Terri Collins to approve report and seconded by Linda Stamper. Motion carried.

THE PLAINVILLE RED LINE CRUISERS presented a check to the Plainville Fire Department for $2,000 for their future purchase of Coffedam Tools and Equipment for grain bin rescue. This will help everyone in Rooks County and surrounding counties when a grain bin emergency is needed. Pictured from left to right: Rick and Sheryln Axelson, Preston and Jaime Gosselin, Linda Hagan, Craig Wise, Corky Hagan, Bob Schonthaler and Don Burlison. (Not pictured Branson Gosselin).