As we ring in 2026, the Sentinel would like to notify our valued readers about what to expect for the New Year’s holiday. With New Year’s Day falling on Thursday, January 1, 2025, there are a few updates to how and when you can expect your newspaper.

The first order of business for the Rooks County Commission on Tuesday, December 16th, was a meeting with Rooks County EMS Director Pete Rogers, EMS Director Adam Comeau, and Rooks County Health Nurse Lori Eichman, who were present to talk about tax credits for the construction of two ambulance sheds. Rogers stated there is an opportunity to apply for the tax credit program in March, and they want to start working on a plan now for the information and pledge letters they will need to send to the Department of Commerce. To apply for the tax credits, the EMS needs an applicant, which would be the Rooks County Health Department. Eichman stated she has questions about being the applicant and what that would entail.

The menus for the Walker Senior Center for the week beginning Monday, December 29, are as follows: Monday— Chicken patty sandwich, broccoli, bun, cinnamon pears, no-bake cookie. Tuesday—Baked spaghetti, Italian blend vegetables, garlic bread, and peaches. Wednesday— Seasoned baked chicken, au-gratin potatoes, coleslaw, bread, mandarin oranges. Thursday— Closed for Christmas. The Friday, December 26, menu is not made available prior to press time.

Board Members present for the October 28th Rooks County Health Center's Board of Directors regular meeting were Brad Plumer (Chair), Shelbe Darnell, DC (Vice Chair), Anna Muir (Secretary), Dan Sanchez, MD, and Jay Casey.

The Stockton City Commission met on Tuesday, December 16th, for its regular meeting and began with the approval of the Consent Agenda. Listed on the Agenda were the Solomon Valley Manor December 4th gross payroll for $1,176.64, the Solomon Valley Manor gross payroll for $79,179.02, the Solomon Valley Manor warrants for $70,494.21, the City of Stockton November 30th gross payroll for $285.00, the City of Stockton December 1st warrants for $4,100.00, the City of Stockton warrants for $113,723.01, and the December 2nd regular meeting minutes.

Phone: 785-994-6370 (home) or 785-476-5206 (cell) The days before Christmas are winding down, and for some reason, I just don't get too stressed anymore. I have been doing some baking and wrapping gifts.

A series of weather- and wildlife-related accidents kept Rooks County law enforcement and emergency services busy throughout November and early December. From single-vehicle rollovers and deer collisions to encounters with stray cattle and a coyote, area drivers faced hazardous conditions on both highways and rural roads. While several vehicles were destroyed or heavily damaged, most incidents resulted in no serious injuries. This report details the first of 20 accidents that occurred in Rooks County over the past month.

Have you ever met someone who knows everything about the Bible? Some may know a lot about the Bible, but do they have a zeal and passion for Jesus? Acts 18, beginning with verse 23, tells us: “After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back to Galatia and Phrygia, visiting all the believers, encouraging them, and helping them to grow in the Lord. Meanwhile, a Jew named Apollos, an eloquent speaker who knew the Scriptures well, had just arrived in Ephesus from Alexandria in Egypt.

Fifty Years of Herbicide Resistance in Kansas This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first documented case of herbicide resistance in Kansas. In this article, we'll look back on where we have been, where we are now, and what needs to be done in the future to combat this problem.

The menus for the Walker Senior Center for the week beginning Monday, December 22, are as follows: Monday— Tomato soup, tuna salad, crackers, fruit cobbler, pudding. Tuesday—Chili, winter blend vegetables, cinnamon roll, peaches. Wednesday—Sausage gravy, hashbrowns, biscuit, mandarin oranges, cookie. Thursday and Friday— Closed for Christmas.