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Body Over the past several weeks, Rooks County has experienced a troubling spate of five accidents, with wintry weather and snow-packed roads playing a role in three of the incidents.

Body Matt Saindon of Saindon Farms, LLC has been selected as the 2025 Key Bankers Soil Conservation Award recipient, recognizing his family’s long-standing commitment to responsible land stewardship and sustainable agricultural practices in Rooks County.

Body Residents of Unified School District No. 270 will have an important decision to make when they head to the polls Tuesday, March 3, to vote on two bond proposals designed to address improvements and upgrades at Plainville school facilities.

Body A longtime Plainville tradition has been brought back to life this Valentine’s Day, thanks to the creativity of local third graders and the generosity of area sponsors.

Body With poise and determination, Plainville’s Veidyn Holmes clinched the title of 2026 Rooks County Spelling Bee Champion by flawlessly spelling “pizzeria” and, for the win, “depots.

Body After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the Plainville City Council began its regular meeting by approving the Consent Agenda, which included the January 20th regular meeting minutes, bills totaling $204,854.81, and EBH Drawdown #19 for $12,220.00.

Body ON THIS ‘N THAT Plainville Week of February 9 Breakfast Monday—No School. Tuesday—Blueberry bread, cereal, craisins, juice, milk.

Body The menus for the Senior Centers in Rooks County for the week beginning Monday, February 9, are as follows: Monday—Polish sausage, parslied potatoes, brussel sprouts, bread, peaches. Tuesday—Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, fruit cobbler.

Body Last Friday night, the 1981 2A State Champion Stockton Tigers basketball team was recognized at halftime of the Stockton Tigers vs. Pike Valley basketball game.

Body The second regular meeting in January was called to order at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20th, by Mayor Bob Becker, with the following commissioners being present: Adam Bryant, Jesica Kerr, Deb Miller, and Ressa Brown.