Chamber looking for energetic organization/people/business to oversee annual events
The Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to transition two of our town’s most cherished events—Pumpkin Patch and Olde Tyme Christmas.
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Early copy reminder for this Memorial Day
The Sentinel will require early copy for our May 29th issue because of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26th. The Sentinel office will be closed for the holiday, but we will print as usual on Wednesday morning, so there will NOT be an early issue, we just need early copy!
Several resignations accepted and classified staff hirings approved at school board meeting
At the end of the Stockton USD 271 Board of Education meeting held on Monday, May 12th, the Board accepted the following resignations: Martha Fleck as fourthgrade teacher, Deirdra Kuhlmann as elementary teacher, Anthony Cole as SHS National Honor Society sponsor, and Aftan Green as SJHS assistant...
Commissioners hold budget work sessions with department heads
With the absence of chairman Tim Berland, Jake Prockish oversaw the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 13th. The first order of business for commissioners Prockish and Tracy Rudman was a meeting with Senior Companion/ Foster Grandparents Director Stephanie Niblock.
Stockton Swimming Pool to open Monday, May 26th
Get ready for some fun in the sun! The Stockton Swimming Pool will officially open for the season on Monday, May 26th, at 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. The daily hours will be from 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Services schedule announced
The Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 26th, are scheduled as follows: Mt. Vernon Cemetery at 9:30 a.m., St.
Rooks County Farm & Flea Market has great opening day!
It was a perfect day for the season’s first Rooks County Farm & Flea Market, held on Sunday, May 11th, in Stockton. The Market takes place at the Stockton Senior Center, located at 201 South Walnut.
Chelsey Forester receives her Pastor’s License
On Friday, May 2nd, Chelsey Forester officially received her pastor’s license during the Ordination Service at Bethel Life Center in Wichita. She obtained her certification in August 2023 after restarting her journey in April 2022, as the pandemic had slowed her progress toward her ultimate goal.
Deadline to file for City, School Board & Extension Election is Monday, June 2nd
Those wanting to file for any open positions on the city councils/commissions, school boards, or extension district in Rooks County have until noon on Monday, June 2, to do so. The 2025 General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4th.
