Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is proud to announce a grant award of $2,471.00 to go toward the purchase of a new Tympanometer for its Kid-Link program thanks to the support of the Smith County Community Foundation.

Fort Hays State University launched a planning process it expects will lead to the reopening of its Hays campus for face-to-face classes this fall.

THE STOCKTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020 was recognized recently with their banners being placed on the front lawn of the high school.

SPORTING A CREATIVE SIGN, Webster’s Supermarket and Deli are giving a special shoutout to the two seniors, Nate Billinger and Cathryn Plante, who work for them.

Jasmine Creighton, of Plainville, is one of three students to receive the Edna Steel Education Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. This scholarship is awarded to deserving students studying in Washburn University’s education department.

Kansas Wheat is estimating the wheat crop at 284.4 million bushels, 7% lower than the May 12 USDA estimate of 306 million bushels and down 16% from last year's production of 338 million bushels. This estimate was released last Thursday, May 21, after yield calculations were made in hundreds of fields across the state by crop scouts, including extension agents, agronomists and farmers.

The Ash Rock Cemetery looks so nice thanks to Larry Lala and his crew, and the Woodston Cemetery as well thanks to Doug Wiltfong and helper. Just a reminder to remove memorials within two weeks.

IN SPITE OF A CHILLY, RAINY MEMORIAL DAY, the flags flew proudly along the Avenue of Flags, at the Stockton Cemetery.

We stepped away from The Story this Memorial Day weekend to talk about what we are called to do as Christians. In the times we are living in today, we have seen act after act of people seeking to help others. Whether it is making food donations, giving of time, or just checking on a neighbor, people are giving. And while this is great, and it is what we are instructed to do, we cannot ever forget that Christianity is more than giving.

The Stockton USD #271 will be holding their regular Board of Education Meeting on Monday, June 1st, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the District Office. The agenda is as follows: