Fertilizing Annuals and Vegetables to Promote Growth If your annuals aren’t covered with as many colorful flowers as you’d like, or your vegetable production is slowing down, consider fertilizing to promote plant growth.

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Want to get more involved in our community? If so, then submit your application to be part of the Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce. There are seven board positions open for the 2026 ballot.

Raul Batista, who was convicted of Aggravated Escape from Custody, Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Rape, and Aggravated Battery of a local in 1989, will be considered for parole in September 2025. To help make sure his parole is denied, letters may be sent by Friday, August 1st, 2025 to: Kansas Department of Corrections, Office of Victim Services, 714 SW Jackson, Suite 300, Topeka, KS 66603, or emailed to KDOC_Victim_Notification@ ks.gov. Please be sure to include his name and the KDOC number, RE Raul Batista KDOC #0046123, with each letter/email.

The June meeting of the Crossroads Quilt Guild was called to order at 6:30 p.m. June 16, 2025, with refreshments brought by Arlene Stramel, Connie Haselhorst, and Shirley Brungardt. Roll call was taken with a few showand- tell items. The minutes were approved, with Diane Maddy making a motion to approve and Arlene Stramel seconding; the motion carried.

Phone: 785-994-6370 (home) or 785-476-5206 (cell) Our chance of rain is increasing as it moves into Nebraska this Sunday evening, and we've received sprinkles and a bit cooler air. Last evening (Saturday), we could see lightning off to the southeast and southwest after dark while changing a tire on the water trailer.

The June 23, 2025, meeting of the Hobart Homemakers FCE ladies was called to order by Susan G., and she led us in the flag salute. Roll call was, 'What kind of flour do you have in your pantry?' Five members answered. The minutes and treasurer's report from the last meeting were read and approved.

It is always a good idea to be prepared, regardless of what you are doing. Preparation allows you to accomplish more in the time you are given.

The morning after the town’s prayer meeting, a heavy silence hung over Maplewood. The vandalized cross and hateful notes had left everyone unsettled, yet a newfound resolve to stand together had also emerged. Addie Skelton, in a comfortable and straightforward skirt and t-shirt, prepared her usual hearty breakfast. This time, preparing her mom’s recipe for a comforting and hearty breakfast casserole with her family. The warm aroma filled the kitchen, a symbol of hope and unity amid

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