The unofficial vote totals from Tuesday's Primary Election were released just after 9:00 p.m. this Tuesday, August 6th.

Of local interest, Tracy Rudman received 176 votes for Rooks County Commissioner District 2, followed by Jake Brown, 127, and Ernest Hammerschmidt, Jr., 30.

 "These totals do not include any Advanced voters. However, that number is small and won't change the outcome," stated Rooks County Election Officer Laurie Montgomery.

A complete list of candidates and their vote totals will appear in next week's issue.

Mark Richard Hammerschmidt, of Plainville, passed away on August 4, 2024, at his home after a brief illness, at the age of 44.

He was born on September 29, 1979, to Leo and Barbara (Finnesy) Hammerschmidt in Hays, Kansas. He was married on August 21, 2010, to Deanna (Schultz).

Mark grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School in 1998. He graduated from Northwest Kansas Technical School in 2001 with an Engineering & Drafting Technology degree. Mark was an Engineer Technician at Penco Engineering.

Harry Anthony Moos passed away at the Graham County Hospital on July 28, 2024, at the age of 89.

He was born June 3, 1935, to Harry and Alice (Desbien) Moos. When he was thirteen, his sister Carol was born. Harry prided himself on the fact that he and his sister never had an argument. Eight years later, his brother Brian joined the family. Harry grew up on their family farm and experienced the hard life of a dairy farmer. He first attended a country school, then went to Sacred Heart School, and later graduated from Plainville High School.