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Body The Hobart Homemakers FCE group met Monday, June 28, 2021 at 7pm at the United Methodist Church in Stockton. Janie opened with the flag salute. Roll call was, "Do you know anyone with diabetes?" It was answered by six members.

Body Webster Reservoir remains in a Active “Warning” Advisory for bluegreen algae according to the latest report released last July 1st, from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Body The first load of wheat taken in at the Farmers Union Elevator in Stockton to kick off this year’s area harvest was by Marvin Jackson on Wednesday, June 23rd. The moisture content was 14 and the test weight was 60.5.

Body (The following article is taken from the unapproved minutes of the June 14 Woodston City Council regular meeting.) The Council of the City of Woodston met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall on Monday, June 14th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Body The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place June 16, 2021, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Body Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Rooks County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline.

Body County health nurse Lori Eichman was at the weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission held on Tuesday, June 22nd to present the WIC letter of agreement with Osborne County for the commissioners to sign.

Body (The following article is taken in part by the unapproved minutes of the June 23rd Stockton USD No. 271 special board meeting.) A special meeting of the Stockton Unified School District No.

Body The Kansas Department of Transportation began a field survey on June 28 for a proposed guardrail replacement project along portions of U.S. 36 in Phillips County.

Body In last week’s edition, a 1962 article about the Good Castle in Stockton had been featured. Bill Skinner, who has emailed the Stockton Sentinel wonderful pictures and articles about the Castle, also sent this 1964 response from Stockton’s Francis W.