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DSNWK celebrates successes at Awards Luncheon

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas hosted its annual awards luncheon in Hays on October 17th. Awards were given throughout the afternoon to staff, persons served, and community members. The afternoon's first awards were given to DSNWK employees for their years of service.

Kayla Hilbrink conducts first commission meeting as City manager/clerk

2 years ago By Virgi Laska

Body One of the first items on the agenda for the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 7th, was the approval of new city manager/ clerk Kayla Hilbrink’s contract.

Bryant & Kerr re-elected to Stockton City Commission

2 years ago By Bart Hamilton

Body The 2023 General Election for cities/schools in Rooks County was held last Tuesday, November 7. Due to the large number of write-in votes, Rooks County election officer Laurie Montgomery provided a complete list of the results on Thursday afternoon, November 9.

Bryant & Kerr re-elected to Stockton City Commission

Heroes honored at Veterans Day Program

2 years ago By Virgi Laska

Body Family, friends, students, and the community gathered in the Stockton High School Gym, decorated with red, white, and blue balloons and a large poster, on Friday, November 10th, at 9:00 a.m. for the Veterans Day program honoring our hometown heroes.

VETERANS Kerry Maddy (Air Force), Jessica Pulec (Army), and James Lewin (Navy) received Quilts of Valor at the annual Veterans Day program held at Stockton High School on Friday, November 10th.

Thursday morning house fire in Stockton claims life

2 years ago By News Staff

Body The Stockton Fire Department was called to a structure fire in Stockton, on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, in the early morning. Search & Rescue located the body of Kenton Saum, age 60, inside the structure.

THE HOUSE FIRE early Thursday morning at 707 South First in Stockton is currently under investigation.

Jake Prockish to fulfill Rooks County Commissioner Kayla Hilbrink's unexpired term

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Even though Governor Laura Kelly was to make the official appointment until later in the week, during the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 14th, commissioners Tim Berland and John Ruder were informed that the Republican Party had recommended Jake Prockish to...

Contested results for 2023 General Election in Rooks County

2 years ago By News Staff

Body For Stockton City Commission (Two Positions)—Adam Bryant 235; Jesica Kerr 233; and Loren Trowbridge 24. For Plainville City Mayor—Bret Greenwood 162; and Quentin Meyers 266.

Alexa Rogers hired as girls' high school basketball coach

2 years ago By News Staff

Body At a special meeting held on Tuesday, November 7th, the Stockton USD 271 board members voted to hire Alexa Rogers as the 2023-2024 girls' high school basketball coach by a vote of 6 yes and one no (Jesse Stithem).

Boone Art Studio is open for business

2 years ago By News Staff

Body The Damar Community Foundation is proud to announce that Michelle Boone (Boone Art Studio), is a recipient of a $1,000.00 grant. Grants are awarded for start-up and those expanding their businesses.

JAMES DESBIEN with the Damar Community Foundation presented Michelle “Missy” Boone with a check for $1,000 for her new business, Boone Art Studio.

SWC under new leadership

2 years ago By Virgi Laska

Body This year, David and Taylor Ghumm are taking on the leadership role for the Stockton Wrestling Club. Kent and Julie Hahn, who had headed the program for many years, sent out a message asking if someone was interested in taking over or helping manage the club.