“This year’s area wheat harvest went pretty well,” according to Farmers Union Merc & Shipping Association General Manager Michael Carpenter. “We had a couple small rain delays, but they only lasted for a day or so.

The Stockton Fire Department responded to two fire calls in July—one in the country and one in Stockton. The first one occurred on Wednesday, July 9th, at 5:04 p.m.

(The following article is taken from the unapproved July 15th regular meeting minutes of the Stockton City Commission.) The second regular meeting of the month was called to order at 5:00 p.m. on July 15th by Mayor Reesa Brown with the following commissioners present: Adam Bryant, Jes-ica Kerr, Nathan Glendening, and Robert Becker City.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Ford Escape driven by 17-yearold Onna Jorge-Thelisma of Pittsburg, Kansas, was westbound on 515th Avenue just east of S 240th Street. The driver attempted to drive through an active railroad crossing arm. A southbound train struck the SUV. Jorge-Thelisma, who was properly restrained, was not injured according to the KHP.

The first order of business for the Rooks County Commission on Tuesday, July 15th, was a meeting with appraiser Ronda Morgan. She informed the commissioners that Carol and Jeff Van Dyke have filled out the application for their house’s tax abatement that was destroyed in a fire this past spring. The commissioners will sign the abatement as presented at the next meeting when all three are present, since commissioner Tracy Rudman was absent from the morning meeting.

The El As De Oros Mexican restaurant at 711 South Washington in Plainville is set to reopen its doors this Friday, July 25th. The eating establishment had recently faced challenging times as the Stockton Sentinel reported last week.

The idea of installing a crucifix to watch over the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Stockton was first discussed at a Knights of Columbus meeting more than five years ago. After reaching out to various sources, it was determined that the cost would be significantly higher than what the Knights could afford, even with the fundraising efforts that had been undertaken.

Showcase Rooks County Conservation through your photography by entering the 2025 Rooks County Conservation District’s Photo Contest. The contest is open to contestants aged 2 to 18.

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The State of Kansas ends June 2025 with total tax collections at $1.06 billion. That is $72.6 million, or 7.4%, above the estimate.