The Kansas Highway Patrol has released its Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 27 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2022.

It has been quite a while since Stockton has experienced a spring storm the magnitude of the one which struck the community last Sunday afternoon. After a beautiful day on Saturday, Mother Nature blessed us that evening with nearly .75 an inch of welcomed rain. On Sunday we woke up to what appeared to be another nice day, but shortly after noon the clouds made their presence, and by early afternoon we were receiving alerts for light rain. Those alerts were soon upgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning…and unfortunately, that warning was spot-on.

It’s been nearly 29 years ago since the town of Stockton was rattled after learning Kim Ordway, age 32 at the time, killed both of his parents in their home just west of Stockton on November, 19, 1993.

After a six month long extensive and comprehensive nationwide search to replace outgoing CEO AJ Thomas, the best candidate turned out to be right here at home in Rooks County. Stephanie Bjornstad, BSN, Quality Director at Rooks County Health Center (RCH), has been named Chief Executive Officer of RCH. She officially began her new duties on June 3

In his annual address during the Memorial Day Services at the Stockton Cemetery on Monday, May 30th, veteran and VFW Post 8873 Quartermaster John Berkley spoke as follows: “Welcome. On Memorial Day, veterans gather to remember and honor those who have served to protect and defend our liberties.

A SURPRISE RETIREMENT RECEPTION was held for Rooks County Clerk Ruthmary Muir on Tuesday, May 24th. Family, friends and colleagues gathered on the second floor of the courthouse for cake and punch. Pictured are employees from the clerk’s office Linda LaRue, county clerk Ruthmary Muir, Laurie Montgomery, Corrina Swaney and Vicki Novotny.

The Rooks County Commissioners met with Tawnya Rohr and some of the Senior Companions at their weekly meeting on Tuesday, May 24. Senior Companions/Foster Grandparents who were present included Betty Cadoret, Glen Buss, and Linda and Jim Paley. Each spoke about what they do as part of the program, informing the commissioners that they do shopping, take people to their doctor’s appointments, deliver meals, help at school and just be there for those they work with. The commissioners stated that this is a worthwhile program and will take into consideration their budget request for the coming year. Rohr also mentioned that the program is looking for more volunteers in this area.

Glenda and Mike Mann of Hutchinson will be leading the upcoming Super Sensation Vacation Bible School at Stockton Church of Restoration, located at 204 North Elm Street in Stockton. They combine storytelling, illusions, ventriloquism and original music to teach the Bible and to convey the message of the Gospel.