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DSNWK’s capital campaign goal reached

3 years ago By News Staff

Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas has reached its $5 million goal in its first-ever capital campaign. The goal was achieved thanks to a gift from the Robert E. and Patricia A. Schmidt Foundation.

Schedule of Easter Services announced

3 years ago By News Staff

With Easter Week approaching, the local churches have announced their programs and church services for Holy Week and Easter. Everyone is encouraged to attend these services offered as part of their holiday, and are welcome to attend any of the following: River Valley Church— Good Friday Service: 7:00 p.m.; Easter Regular Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m.

Commissioners consider new logo

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

At the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 21st, city clerk Courtney Flower showed the commissioners four options for the new Stockton logo. The commissioners asked Flower to show the logo the commissioners are considering to the employees for their opinions before they make a final decision.

Plumer Given Oath of Office

3 years ago By News Staff

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BRAD PLUMER (right) was sworn in as a new member of the Rooks County Health Center Board of Directors. Plumer replaces Dr. Michael Oller, M.D., who now serves as a medical consultant to the board. The board appreciates Dr. Oller for his years of service on the board and continued guidance. Brad and his wife, Daphne, of Stockton, have three daughters. Giving Brad the oath is President of the RCH Board of Directors, Jeff Van Dyke, left. (Courtesy Photo)

Enjoying The Youth Hunt

3 years ago By News Staff

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ENJOYING THE YOUTH HUNT held on Saturday, March 4th, were (from left): Koltyn Graf, Cody Fisher, Coy Beesley, Tanner Post, Bentley Carpenter, Treyvin Horn, Gavin Gottschalk, Justice Stice, Jay Frakes, Titus Ferguson, Easton Gottschalk, Kason Mauck, Chance Poe, Vincent Zohner, Tate Nelson, Corbin Jones, Shae Yohon, and Krystel Graf (holding little brother Kody). The Hunt is sponsored by Bellerive Game Farms, Solomon Valley Pheasants Forever, and Morgan Arms & Ammo. (Courtesy Photo)

Drug operation ends with six arrests in Miami and Linn counties

3 years ago By News Staff

MIAMI & LINN COUNTY – On Wednesday morning, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Miami County Sheriff’s Office, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the Osawatomie Police Department, and the Pleasanton Police Department arrested six individuals in Miami and Linn counties for distribution of methamphetamine and other charges.

UPDATE: Death investigation in Wilson County

3 years ago By News Staff

WILSON COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office have identified the woman whose remains were discovered by hunters on March 16 in rural Wilson County.

The woman has been identified as Stephanie M. Willard, 43, of Fredonia, Kansas.

K-383 work to resume in Phillips County

3 years ago By News Staff

The Kansas Department of Transportation began work on a portion of K-383 in Phillips County starting the week of March 20. Construction crews will complete final surfacing and shoulder work on the six-mile stretch reconstructed in 2022, starting three miles east of Long Island and ending at the U.S.

Nearing Completion!

3 years ago By News Staff

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CEMENT WORK AND SIDEWALKS are being poured at the Solomon Valley Manor now in anticipation of the opening of the new facility. At this time, no formal date has been set.

Large crowd at county commission meeting

3 years ago By Virgi Laska

A large crowd assembled at the Rooks County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, March 14th. Matt Whitney was the spokesperson and read a statement noting that he had talked to the county appraiser about the high increase in property taxes before he came to the meeting.