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The U.S. Postal Service has announced another postage increase for July 9 that again sends Periodicals postage into the double-digit zone for annual increases. This midyear hike will be 8.8% for Within County newspapers and 8.1% for Outside County newspapers.

Heartland Community Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and communities in the Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its esteemed Advisory Board.

At the Rooks County Courthouse’s Centennial Celebration this past April, patriotic Flutter flags graced the courthouse lawn during the afternoon program, which added a majestic touch to honor the day.

Boys and girls, young and old, are enjoying the “History Through Story Time” sessions at the Rooks County Historical Museum in Stockton. These summer sessions are about exploring Kansas symbols and are being held on some scheduled weekends, so parents who work during the week can also participate.

Taylor Keller is a new member of the Keller Motors team. Taylor began his duties on July 18th, 2022.

The Rooks County Commission met with Rooks County EMS Director Megan Niblock, City of Stockton attorney Joe Gasper, county attorney Danielle Muir, and EMS director Adam Comeau (via phone) at the June 20th meeting to discuss acquiring property for new ambulance bays.

Jerry McReynolds and Marvin Jackson brought in the first loads of wheat to start this year’s area harvest. Shawn McReynolds drove into the Woodston Coop on Friday, June 23rd, for Jerry McReynolds, with Jackson pulling into the Stockton Farmers Union Elevator on Saturday, June 24th.

Since the Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday this year, the Stockton City Commission voted at their June 20th meeting to allow fireworks to be shot off in town starting Saturday, July 1st, through Tuesday, July 4th, from sunrise to midnight.

The Stockton High School Cheer Team of Claire Plumer, Ava Dix, Bodye Stithem, Ella Snyder, Saj Snyder, Temprance Northup, Karleigh Horn, and Shae Yohon attended UCA Camp at Kansas Wesleyan from June 12th through June 15th with sponsor Bobbi Basart.

By recently presenting Solomon Valley Manor Administrator Amanda Atkisson with a $218,000.00 donation, Solutions North Bank of Stockton takes another step forward in serving their hometown and looking toward the community’s future.