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Community members and businesses are invited to take part in a special signature ad recognizing Rooks County Health Center for being named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States. The ad will appear in a special RCH section in the June 4, 2026 edition of the Sentinel- Times.

When the dust settled on the Rooks County Speedway, it was clear a new era had begun. Chad Sterling, a lifelong racing enthusiast from Stockton, stepped into the role of promoter with one mission: to revive the heart-pounding excitement of local racing and breathe new life into the historic track.

Four exceptional students from Rooks County have been recognized among Kansas’ most distinguished young scholars, earning the coveted title of 2026 Governor’s Scholars.

The Stockton City Commission met on Tuesday, May 5th, with the first order of business the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included the Solomon Valley Manor gross payroll for $72,198.23, the Solomon Valley Manor warrants for $69,874.05, the City of Stockton payroll for $100,649.

The Plainville City Council met on Tuesday, May 5th, with the first order of business the approval of the items listed in the Consent Agenda. The Agenda included the April 21st minutes, the bills paid for $822,543.17, the KDHE #22 drawdown of $187,972.42, the EBH invoice for $196.

At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 5th, the commissioners first met with Craig Poe from High Plains Mental Health and his two colleagues. Poe presented the annual report of their organization, focusing on their work in Rooks County.

Rooks County Health Center proudly hosted its 72nd Annual Hospital District Meeting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1210 N. Washington in Plainville, celebrating a year of remarkable achievements and community impact.

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