Community

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.

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On Wednesday afternoon, June 25, the Kansas Geological Survey reported the first of three minor earthquakes that would rattle the area that day. At precisely 4:18 p.m., a magnitude 3.5 earthquake jolted the ground northeast of Stockton, specifically between 19 & 20 Road and H & I Roads.

KaydenMartinezof Plainville was one of those graduating from Southwestern College on Sunday, May 4, in Winfield. The ceremony was preceded by receptions for graduates and their families, as well as the induction of the Order of the Mound honorary society, which represents the top 10% academically.

In last week’s Sentinel, the handsome man turning 70 was Stockton’s Kent Keller. Also, the pretty lady celebrating her 21st birthday in our May 29 issue was Reagan Cleaves of St.

Cecelia (Beck) Barnard and Tierra Yohon of Stockton are among the more than 294 students named to the President's List at Barton Community College for the spring 2025 semester.

Twenty from Rooks County named to list Fort Hays State University has named 1,841 students to the Deans’ Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester, twenty of which are from Rooks County. The Deans’ Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only.

Happy Sunday! A day of rest. The Farmer woke up at about 3:30 a.m.