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All of the Stockton Junior High music students should be very proud of the high marks they brought home for their performances at the PTL Music Festival held in Lucas on Monday, March 3rd. Everyone received a I+ or I Rating.

An all-time event-high 29 teams from Rooks County schools competed last Wednesday, February 26, at the annual Rooks County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, held this year at Stockton High School. The teams consisted of 49 students from grades 7-12.

With Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Week this week, March 3rd through March 7th, the Stockton Sentinel wanted to provide its readers with an overview of the statistics and a summary of severe weather in Kansas for 2024.

At the February 25th Rooks County Commission meeting, the commissioners read an email update the county attorney had received from Kent Gray with Smithfield Farms.

A familiar face with the school district for many years has retired. A reception was held for Annette Look on Monday, February 24th, at the District Office after she officially retired on February 1st.

A Nebraska woman facing multiple criminal charges following a one-vehicle accident in Rooks County on August 19, 2023, agreed to a diversion on June 4, 2024. Gracie D.

During the Stockton City Commission meeting held on Monday, February 24th, city employees Ray Niblock and Mitch Gibbs were present to talk to the commissioners about purchasing two mowers and a pickup for the City and selling three vehicles not being utilized by the departments on Purple Wave.

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in March. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for their long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas.

Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office announced Thursday, February 20th, the award winners for the second round of the Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302 Grant Programs, which provide over $26 million in funding for water projects and technical assistance to communities across Kansas.

At a special meeting of the Rooks County Commission held on Monday morning, February 24th, the commissioners held two executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel.