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Stockton FFA Entomology Teams place third

5 years ago By News Staff

The Stockton FFA Entomology Teams virtually competed in the N.W. District Entomology Contest in early March. Both teams from Stockton placed third. Kaden Kriley placed 2nd individually in the Senior Division, while Raven Long was 10th, and Jolee Sterling 19th.

Raven Long, Jolee Sterling, Kaden Kriley

SHS Spring Music program a Disney Delight!

5 years ago By News Staff

Disney princesses and princes magically appeared in the Stockton High School Gymnasium on Friday, April 16th to entertain the crowd with “A Night of Disney” musical performance.

Stockton Fire Dept. makes four runs in a week

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

The Stockton Fire Department was called out on Sunday, April 11th at 5:00 p.m. to refill the Kansas Forestry Service’s air tanker that had flown in to help with a large grass fire in Graham County.

Both Commodity Distributions set for Monday, April 26th

5 years ago By News Staff

There will be a government surplus commodities distribution on Monday, April 26th for those in the Plainville and Stockton areas. Plainville will hold its distribution on Monday, April 26th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Grand Opening of auto and art museum in Hill City this Saturday, April 24th

5 years ago By News Staff

The grand opening of Tebo’s Corner, which features the Graham County Auto and Art Museum is located at the intersection of Highways 24 and 283 in Hill City, will take place April 24, beginning at 10 a.m.

THIS IS THE 1964 CADILLAC HEARSE that transported former President John F. Kennedy’s body from Parkland Memorial Hospital to Air Force One after his death in November 1963. This, among many other vehicles, will be on exhibit at the Grand Opening of the Graham County Auto and Art Museum at Tebo’s Corner in Hill City this Saturday, April 24th, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Stockton City-Wide Cleanup set for week of May 3rd through May 7th

5 years ago By News Staff

It’s time to do your spring cleaning! A city-wide cleanup (city limits only) will be held during the week of May 3rd through May 7th.

Red Line Cruisers Cruise Night and Car Show on April 30 & May 1st

5 years ago By News Staff

The Red Line Cruisers 5th annual Cruise Night and Car Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May 1, in Plainville. The Car Club is excited to provide attendees with another great weekend of fun.

Jobless rate in Rooks County falls to 3.1% in February

5 years ago By News Staff

Preliminary estimates released March 26th by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a significant drop in a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Rooks County of 3.

Jobless rate in Rooks County falls to 3.1% in February

Heartland Community Foundation raises $410,145 for Rooks, Ellis, & Trego counties

5 years ago By News Staff

The Heartland Community Foundation (HCF) raised $410,145 for Rooks, Ellis, and Trego counties during its fifthannual Twice As Nice campaign in February—surpassing its goal and earning all of the matching funds available from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.

Feasibility study to assess nationally significant heritage of NCK and SCN

5 years ago By News Staff

The Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area Partnership (KNHAP), a diverse, bi-state partnership of cultural, historical, economic development and tourism organizations and individuals, has formed in hopes of establishing a National Heritage Area within 49 counties between North Central Kansas and South...