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Did you know that God wants you to take His Word to others? Last week, we mentioned the Great Commission as Jesus’ instructions to his disciples and how Paul and others carried out this commission during their journey throughout Asia. This week, we examined Paul’s preaching to Lydia of Philippi.

Happy Sunday! If I thought my week would be smooth sailing, I was sadly mistaken. Especially navigating the legendary, muddy, and pothole-filled roads of Rooks County.

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(Editor's note: The following article is courtesy of Melanie Latamondeer, owner-editor of The Chariton Marquee, based in Salisbury, Mo.

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Erin Dibble of Stockton is among the 81 students named to the Wichita State University Dean's Honor Roll for summer 2025. To be included on the Dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale..

In the Yesteryear picture printed in the September 25th issue, the readers were asked who had painted the mural on the west brick wall of the Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop depicting the first engine coming into Stockton in 1885. Linda Melton sent in the answer.

People vow never to forget certain events, but those events are often forgotten. The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge is one of those forgotten moments.

The Webster State Park Car Show 2025 was held on Saturday, September 20th, with 21 cars registered for the annual event. The proceeds from this show will go to the Rock Point playground renovation.