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Body After 45 years in a career and job she never thought she would have, Deb Miller has retired as Stockton’s Farmers Union Elevator General Manager. When Deb graduated from college in 1978 with a degree in secondary math education, her sights were on a teaching position in the area.

Body With wheat fields less than a few weeks from harvest in this area, farmers are bracing for what is projected to be the worst wheat crop in 60 years or more due to the prolonged drought.

Body If you haven’t already done so, be sure to make plans now to attend the 145th Nicodemus Homecoming Celebration which is slated for July 27-30 in Nicodemus. This annual event will not disappoint as many fun activities are on tap for the four-day celebration.

Body Willardene and Harry Purdum of Stockton appreciate all the prayers and support from the community for their great-grandson, Ezra Scott, who was diagnosed with chronic granulomatous more than two years ago. Here is the latest update shared by his parents, Jessica and Cameron Scott.

Body The Rooks County Museum board members and director met with the Rooks County Commission on Tuesday, May 30th, to discuss the removal of the trees and bushes at the facility.

Body The Heartland Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded three grants from the Patterson Family Foundation, totaling $199,126, to support the rural communities of Rooks, Trego, and Ellis counties.

Body A project to improve a portion of U.S. 36 in Norton is expected to start Monday, June 12, weather permitting.

Body Three generations of Stockton and rural mail carriers came to an end when Kim (Cadoret) French hung up her mailbag on Wednesday, May 31st, after 29 1/2 years of service.

Body There have been several candidates who have filed and whose names will appear on the ballot for the General School Election to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.