• The population in 1900 was approximately 10,000 residents. • A peak population of around 15,000 was recorded in the 1920 census.

The one-cent sales tax for the construction of a new Stockton City Pool went into effect on January 1st, 2017, with the new pool opening that summer on Tuesday, July 25th. The sales tax is in effect for 20 years, until the bonds are paid off, and will sunset at that time.

'You must be born again' was the message title from John 3:1-15. The greatest tragedy in religion today is the fact that a lot of church members and even a lot of religious leaders don't know how they can go to heaven when the Bible tells us how we can.

A Praying Church in the House of God: A Living Witness to the World! Isaiah 56:6-7, Acts 6:3-4. Foreigners who join themselves to the Lord are assured that if they keep the Sabbath and hold fast to the covenant, God promises to bring them to His holy mountain—His house, and to accept their offerings and sacrifices on His altar.

Exhortation in the Bible is defined as “an urging or encouragement aimed at motivating individuals toward spiritual growth and action.” It emphasizes a personal approach, often seen in the teachings of Paul, who instructed believers to engage in exhortation alongside teaching and scripture reading. This concept is prevalent throughout the Bible, highlighting its importance in fostering faith and guiding others toward righteous living.

As we welcome 2026, the Sentinel-Times is pleased to present its readers with the Year in Review for 2025, featuring highlights from the Stockton Sentinel and the Plainville Times. It will give an overview of local events, notable happenings, as well as tragedies reported in their pages over the past twelve months.

Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, a devastating two-vehicle crash shook Rooks County, resulting in the loss of Joseph P.

After the flag salute to start the Plainville USD #270 Board of Education meeting held on Monday, January 12th, during the Open Forum, Bart Hamilton and Susan Hamilton Schneider gave a short statement regarding the acquisition of the Plainville Times. They stated they are committed to working with the District to cover school events and that, by working together with the Board, staff, coaches, and sponsors, this can be accomplished in the new Sentinel-Times newspaper.

After the USD #271 Board of Education members held an executive session at the end of their regular meeting on Monday, January 12th, they returned to the open meeting and announced the hiring of new 2026-2027 elementary school principal, David Warner. They also accepted the retirement of Beth Hazen dated August 1st, 2026, the resignation of Bobbi Basart as the head high school cheer coach as of January 13th, 2026, the resignation of teacher Kenneth McNatt at the end of the school year, the hiring of Gary Huntley as custodian effective immediately, Dr. Anthony Cole as the junior high Scholars Bowl coach, and Julie Glendening as the new high school cheer coach to finish out the 2026 school year.

The annual Free Throw Contest sponsored by the Sacred Heart Parish Knights of Columbus Council #1857 will be held Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Plainville High School Cardinal Gymnasium. Girls and boys ages 9 to 14 (age on January 1, 2025) are eligible and encouraged to attend.