Merchants still waiting for first baby of 2026

It’s the middle of March and the Stockton merchants are still waiting for the first little Miss or Mister of 2026! The merchants really stepped it up this year with many fine gifts of cash, merchandise, and gift certificates for Mommy, Daddy, and baby (babies)!

Remember, certain requirements must be met to win the contest and claim the prizes. The baby must be born to a married couple residing in Rooks County whose address is Stockton, Stockton routes, Woodston, or rural route with Phillipsburg address, though the baby does not have to be born within the county. The attending physician must verify the birthday with the date and exact time.

The prize claim must be made within four days of the baby’s birthday, and the Sentinel-Times Office will provide the lucky parents with the proper credentials to claim the prizes. All prizes must be picked up within two weeks of the winner's announcement. Grand- parents or other relatives may not pick up the prizes for the winning parents.

And please note that for this year, this contest is only for parents as listed in the rules as it was too late to encompass the entire county in this contest due to the purchase of the Plainville Times at the start of the year, and not having time to make the contest available county- wide.

Good luck to the expectant parents!