Three fire calls for Stockton Fire Department
The Stockton Fire Department was called to 1290 15 Road to help with a control burn at Joe Swaney’s that got out of control on Monday, April 6th at 2:45 p.m.
Community
Who Was It?
The pretty young lady in last week’s Sentinel turning 75, was none other than Stockton’s Carol Serefko.
Several candidates file for election
With the COVID-19 pandemic at the forefront of our minds lately, it is hard to believe a primary election is on the horizon. Those wishing to run for an office in the Tuesday, August 4, primary election have until Monday, June 1, to file.
Commissioners approve purchase of tractor/loader for landfill
The Rooks County Commission met for its regular weekly meeting at the 4-H building at the Rooks County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, March 31st. The first order of business was an update from health nurse Lori Eichman on the coronavirus pandemic. Eichman has worked with Dr.
Midwest Energy cancels planned vote on natural gas rate changes due to COVID-19
Midwest Energy announced Monday, April 6th, it will not ask for its Board of Directors to proceed with a proposal to change natural gas rates while its communities are facing challenges from COVID-19.
Biking For A Cause
William Galloway made a stop in Stockton on Tuesday, April 7th during his cross-country bicycle trip to raise awareness for brain injuries. Fifteen yeas ago, Galloway was hit by a drunk driver.
AND SO THEY SAY
Sarah Quillen of Brighton, Colo.: “This will be the first year in many years that my mother, Alys Veal, myself and my daughters haven’t returned to Stockton for Memorial Day. My daughters and I may still come.”
Bear Hunt
Since the Purdums can't go on a spring trip this year, the bear in the window seems to be a good alternative. This isn't just any old bear, mind you. No, he has quite a history - having survived living in 20 different houses in nine different states during the 60 plus years in the family.
Wichita brewery now making thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer as demand
WICHITA — When the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office called Wichita Brewing Company co-owner Jeremy Horn and asked him if his brewery could start producing big batches of hand sanitizer alongside its beer, Horn wasn’t sure.
C & L Cattle joins membership of American Angus Association
C & L Cattle, Damar, are new members of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
