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Linda Melton’s cousin of Florien, Louisiana called to let family know they had been eleven days without power. Thirty miles south of them had been hit much worse and other utility companies were sending crews and truck loads of poles to help with repairs.

Youth have entered 1,889 animals in the 88th Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS), which will take place October 2-4 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson.

We are clearly in the middle of fall and that means harvest. Harvest is one of the most thrilling, rewarding, happiest times of the year. Of course, that is when things go right. It can also be the most maddening, frustrating, disappointing time of the year.

The Stockton PRIDE committee meeting was held on Tuesday, September 15th at the Stockton City Office. President Amber Muir called the meeting to order and Kayla Hilbrink gave the Treasurer’s Report. The balance for the organization is $1,108.61 with all bills paid to date.

On September 28, 2020, Philisene Probasco will be 102 years young. To help make her day special, her family is requesting a card shower. Please send cards to Philisene Probasco, c/o Barbara Williams, 2090 US Hwy 24, Stockton, KS 67669.

Monday—Mini waffles, fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday—Poptarts, fruit, juice, milk.

In a 5-2 vote, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Commissioners passed a regulation change that will allow hunters to use artificial light and thermal-imaging equipment when hunting coyotes at night beginning in 2021.

It’s time to change the channel. No, I’m not referring to the remote control for your television set, I’m talking about a remarkable broadcaster who found a new channel of communication through which to serve his community.

At the regular meeting of the Stockton Unified School District No. 271 Board of Education meeting held on Monday, September 7th, principals Stacey Green and Gary McCown updated the board members on the reopening of the schools for the 2020-2021 school year.

As we settle into the 2020-2021 school year, we want to share information from our school team to you, the families who entrust us with your children.