STOCKTON CITY EMPLOYEES Harley Miller, Doug French and Jeff Scott look on as the new transformer is placed onto the cement pad by the electric department building. Stockton had lost power on Thursday, June 25th, and it was discovered that the transformer had to be replaced. This was done on Saturday, June 27th.

Rooks County Health Center (RCH) is reporting that an employee has tested positive for to the novel coronavirus which can cause COVID-19.

On Tuesday, April14 an RCH employee began feeling unwell during their shift even though the employee had no symptoms when they went through the screening protocol when they arrived for work.

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.

If there’s anything good that can come out of a crisis, it’s got to be all the acts of kindness that come to the surface, helping people cope with their losses, their emotions, their fears and concerns.

At the Stockton City Commission meeting, held on Tuesday, March 17th, Stockton Chamber Director Jayne Prockish met with the commissioners to present suggestions for the Main Street Beautification Project. A committee comprised of Jayne Prockish, Sally Lowry, Julie Kriley, Julie Hahn and Denae Odle has been working on plans for the three business blocks of Main Street. A grant will be applied for to help with the cost to install planters at various locations on the sidewalks now that the trees have been removed. The use of native grasses, shrubs and perennial flowers will be incorporated. The committee will visit with the business owners as they move forward with the plans. The commissioners noted that they will approve matching funds for the project as discussed.