A Free-Will Donation Fish Fry and Raffle Benefit for Brenna and Rich Bouchey will be held on Sunday, September 5th at 5:00 p.m. at the Bellerive Lodge (1115 US Highway 24, Stockton).

Kari Becker graduated from Russell High School in 2011, and then received her bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University in 2017. Since that time she has taught second grade in Tribune for one year, taught 2-5 high incidence special education in Russell for two years, and then taught second grade in Natoma for the past two years. She will now teach first grade in Stockton this school year.

A few weeks ago the employee activity committee at the Stockton Correctional Facility (SCF) was brainstorming ideas to help give back to the community. Since August was fast approaching, and with it the start of school, the committee ran with the idea to ask the staff to donate school supplies. Barbara Ard, one of the committee members stated, “I loved the idea. I have kids, and as a struggling parent when mine were in school, it was a great way to give back.”

(Excerpts from The Norton Telegram, article written by Kirby Ross, Phillips County Review) The Kansas Department of Transportation has provided some of the details regarding the multi-million dollar K-383 highway improvement plan in northeast Norton County and northwest Phillips County. The 26-mile highway improvement project is slated to stretch the entire distance of the historically dangerous roadway from its intersection with U.S.

Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3,500 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for spring 2021, and among those is Hayley Keller of Palco. 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..

The Rooks County Commissioners toured the fairgrounds during their regular morning meeting on Tuesday, August 10th, but before they adjourned to the Fair Office, they conducted business at the courthouse.

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on approximately 16 miles of I-70 in Ellis County the week of Aug. 23.

Andrea Buss of Stockton was among the more than 5,700 graduates at the University of Kansas for fall 2020 and spring 2021. A ceremony for the graduates took place on May 23.

If you enjoy sunshine and crafts, come spend a fun-filled Saturday in northwest Kansas on Highway 9. The town of Logan is home to the newly renovated Hansen Museum, host to one of the best arts and crafts fairs in Kansas. Join the festivities on Saturday, August 21, 2021, when more than 55 artists and crafters from Kansas and surrounding states will turn the Hansen Plaza into a shopper’s paradise. Family and friends gather on Main Street for this annual event. There is no admission charge.

Angela Rhoden grew up in Endicott, Nebraska, a small town outside of Fairbury, Nebraska. She graduated from Fairbury Junior/Senior High School in 2013 and then attended Wayne State College. She graduated in May of 2018 with a degree in Elementary Education (K-8) with a K-6 Special Education endorsement.