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Body HALLIE AND KAMYAH GALLAWAY weren’t going to take a chance of missing out on eating cotton candy at the Rooks County Free Fair, as they enjoyed their treat during a break on Monday evening.

Body Several members of the community were at the Stockton USD 271 Board of Education meeting held on Monday, August 8th to speak to the board members dealing with the concerns the community has about the school including academic proficiency.

Body THIS JOB IS NOT FOR EVERYONE! A crew has been working on the water tower, preparing it for painting. Previously, divers went inside the tower, checking for rust or any other problem areas. They are now going over every square inch of the exterior prior to painting.

Body The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 20, 2022, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Body At the start of the August 2nd regular meeting of the Stockton City Commission, the members present approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Items included were the Solomon Valley Manor gross payroll in the amount of $59,091.

Body The unofficial vote totals and percentages from last Tuesday’s primary election in Rooks County have been released by election officer Laura Montgomery and are as follows: U. S.

Body Stockton Sentinel Fusion has been a Christian ministry for the Stockton youth since its inception in 2007. Fusion is a non-profit 501c3 and has a volunteer board made up of people who represent the local churches in the community as well as a few at-large members.

Body A minor earthquake was reported earlier this week in Rooks County. The 2.0-magnitude temblor was reported at 4:09 p.m Monday.

Body The Mural Project of RoCo Arts Council was blessed last week by the family of Jerry Sterling with a generous donation in his honor. This gift will be very beneficial in getting paint on the blank wall at the “stoplight intersection” of U.S. Highways 183 and 24 in Stockton.