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In a heartwarming effort to inspire the next generation of givers, the Heartland Community Foundation is proud to bring back a special initiative for Give Fest 2025: Every 5th grader in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties will once again receive at least $10 to donate to a local nonprofit of their...

It is impossible to put a positive spin on the enrollment figures at USD 271, given that they have shown a drastic decrease from five years ago, a reduction of 106 students, from 361 in 202021 to 255 in 2025-26.

Did you feel a shake on Sunday afternoon? According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck just before 3 p.m., about four miles north of Stockton.

The last day to register to vote for the Tuesday, November 4 General Election is next Tuesday, October 14. Do you need to register to vote? Go to sos.ks.gov/ elections/ voter-information.

The Stockton Sentinel is pleased to announce that, starting Monday, October 13, we will be returning to our regular business hours. We are delighted to be fully staffed once again, allowing us to provide the best service to our valued readers and community members.

As autumn descended upon our community, the air filled with a palpable excitement in the farming community. This year, farmers are looking forward to an unusually promising Fall harvest, one that could go down in history as a recordbreaking.

Mayor Reese Brown opened the Public Hearing for the 2026 City of Stockton Budget at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16.

(The following article is taken from the Rooks County Commission’s September 16th regular meeting minutes.) The Rooks County Board of Commissioners met with the following present: Chairman Tim Berland and members Tracy Rudman and Jake Prockish.

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The Heartland Community Foundation is excited to host the 2nd annual Give Fest—communitywide giving day—on October 10, 2025, in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties! Get ready to experience a day filled with philanthropy, community spirit, and Oktoberfest-themed fun.