Warren "Dale" Jones passed away April 7, 2020, at the age of 74.

He was born July 8, 1945 in Stockton to Roy and Clara (Pick) Jones. He lived his entire life in the Woodston/Stockton area. He spent most of his adult life in and around the harvest field. He had many friends from Oklahoma to North Dakota. Dale was known to his friends as a storyteller and enjoyed attending the horse races. He was a retired member of the Phillipsburg National Guard.

While a number of counties in Kansas have completely lifted COVID-19 restrictions in Kansas, Rooks County made it official Thursday morning that restrictions have been loosened significantly, but not completely.

A new plan, containing two phases, was revealed in a Facebook post Thursday morning, with the following recommendations.

Phase 1, which immediately went into effect, allows all businesses in the county to reopen with a maximum number of 90 people allowed to gather.

Through a teleconference call, the Rooks County Commissioners met with several public health figures on Wednesday evening regarding restrictions the county has in place for the COVID-19 pandemic.

An open discussion was held, but no decisions were made until at least tomorrow (Thursday, May 28th). The commissioners are expected to receive a recommendation from Dr. Jennifer Brull, Rooks County Health Center, and Lori Eichman, with the Rooks County Health Department.

Beginning June 1st, the Sentinel office will only be open to the public Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
However, because we will be in the office Monday through Friday, you may call us anytime at 785-425-6354.