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Former city manager of Stockton retired Friday, March 31

3 years ago By News Staff

After serving for a total of 43 years as a city manager in the state of Kansas, Richard Nienstedt retired last Friday, March 31st. Nienstedt was city manager in Stockton from March 1983 to December 1989. For the past 16 years, he and his wife, Rita, have called Ottawa home.

Elizabeth Busonic and Chevy Bouchey crowned Prom Queen & King

3 years ago By News Staff

ELIZABETH BUSONIC AND CHEVY BOUCHEY.

Topeka angler sets new Kansas record for crappie

3 years ago By News Staff

SHAWNEE – Topeka resident, Bobby Parkhurst, was fishing at Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake No. 2 when the catch-of-a-lifetime came into contact with his lure.

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.

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.

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...

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.