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Body The Plainville Memorial Library is getting an exterior facelift. It is extending its reach outside after officials noticed patrons were sitting in their vehicles during off hours to access the Library’s Wi-Fi. Thanks to approximately $60,000.

Body Glenn Braun, chief judge of the 23rd Judicial District for Rooks, Ellis, Trego and Gove counties, was recently recognized with the Distinguished Service Award by the Kansas Bar Association.

Body The Rooks County Commission met on Monday, July 31st, to conduct its weekly business meeting and work on end-ofthe- month vouchers and payroll. The first portion of the meeting started with the reports from the commissioners.

Body The Central Kansas, Phillips-Rooks, Post Rock, and River Valley Extension Districts will be hosting conferences this August aimed to help farmers and ranchers plan the transition of their farm.

Body The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on K-258 in Rooks County around Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Body On Sunday, July 30th, the Stockton Fire Department responded to a fire call at 1:00 p.m. to the Don Lucky residence on Highway 24 and 17 Road, west of Stockton. A semi was on fire, and when the volunteers arrived, the vehicle was engulfed in flames.

Body A pair of chip seal projects will be starting in Trego and Russell counties soon. The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin working on K-147 in Trego County starting around Monday, Aug.

Body The organization of a land bank for the City of Stockton was one of the items on the agenda at the commission meeting held on Tuesday, August 1st.

Body The Rooks County Free Fair kicked off a fun week for everyone with two exciting nights of IMCA Racing in the grandstand on Sunday and Monday evenings. So, even with two nights of the Fair behind us, there is still plenty to see, do, and eat for the remainder of the week.

Body Come support the Rooks County youth at the 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale on Friday, August 11th. The event will be held at the Sutor-Blauer Arena at the Rooks County Fairgrounds. The Buyers’ Hospitality Hour will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the sale to start promptly at 6:00 p.m.