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Merchants await first baby of 2024

2 years ago By Virgi Laska

With the New Year just around the corner, it’s time again for the Stockton Sentinel’s First Baby of 2024 Contest. And the Stockton merchants are ready to greet the little Miss or Mister with many fine gifts of cash, merchandise, and gift certificates for Mommy, Daddy, and baby!

City receives update from economic development director

2 years ago By Virgi Laska

Rooks County Economic Development Director Roger Hrabe was at the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 19th, to give them an update. A Business Appreciation Dinner had been held honoring local businesses.

County commissioners hire Adam Bryant as emergency management director

2 years ago By Virgi Laska

At the regular meeting of the Rooks County Commission on Tuesday, December 19th, the commissioners had a full agenda. During the meeting, commissioners Jake Prockish, Tim Berland, John Ruder, and clerk Laura Montgomery held an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel.

FREE movie at the Nova Theatre on New Year’s Eve

2 years ago By News Staff

Bring in 2024 with the historic Nova Theatre in Stockton on Sunday, December 31st, by enjoying the FREE showing of the 1989 classic “Ghostbusters 2” (Rated PG/108 Minutes). The movie will start at 7:00 p.m.

Mott's Steak & Chop Bar & Restaurant sold

2 years ago By News Staff

Mott's Steak & Chop Bar & Restaurant (105 South Cedar in Stockton, Kansas) was auctioned off Saturday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m. by Hamit Land & Auction, Inc. The real estate with contents was sold as one unit and was purchased by Kenneth Walker of Cassoday, Kansas.

Adam Bryant hired as Rooks County Emergency Management Director

2 years ago By News Staff

Following an executive session during the regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commissioners held Tuesday, December 19, Adam Bryant of Stockton was offered the position of Rooks County Emergency Management Director. He will begin his duties sometime after the first of the year.