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Body Game wardens with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) spent the July 4th holiday weekend participating in Operation Dry Water—a nationwide law enforcement effort to prevent boating under the influence (BUI).

Body The Motion Dance Company of Stockton traveled to Branson, Mo., Sunday, June 26th, to compete in the Starpower Nationals Dance Competition. The event was held from Monday, June 27 to Friday, July 1st, and was their third and final competition this season.

Body The U.S. Postal Service rate increases took effect on Sunday, July 10th.

Body The Ochampaugh family, children and grandchildren would like to invite family and friends to come celebrate the 60th anniversary of James and Ann Ochampaugh. The Come-and-Go card reception with refreshments will be held on Sunday afternoon, July 24th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Body It’s a sign of the season— political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs. The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state right of way.

Body Caitlin Lingg, O.D., of Stockton, was among 134 students recently awarded the Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis.

Body A special USD 271 School Board meeting was held on Monday, June 27 with the board members first recognizing superintendent Bill Lowry with a plaque for his years of service to the District.

Body As of Tuesday, July 5th, the Stockton Farmers Union Elevator has recorded almost 300,000 bushels of wheat taken in with Woodston Coop having 305,000 bushels to date. The protein count has been all over the place, but should average out pretty good.

Body The Kansas Department of Transportation began work on a pair of road construction projects in Gove and Logan counties starting Tuesday, July 5.