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The Sentinel will be highlighting the Stockton High School Class of 2022 in its annual graduation feature which will appear in our May 5th issue.

The Stockton Sentinel is asking for the SHS seniors or their parents to bring in an 8x10 framed photo for our annual window display. Get your pictures in soon to keep this tradition alive! Please call 785-425-6354 to make arrangements.

The metal Stockton Tiger signs popped up in the Stockton Main Street concrete planters a few weeks ago and are an attractive addition to the town. But who made them and how did it all come together?

The Rooks County Commission met on Tuesday, March 29th with the first order of business being a meeting with appraiser Heather Poore. She showed the commissioner a short video explaining valuations, taxes, mil levy, etc.

Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, was recently awarded a $500 grant from Midwest Energy, Inc. The grant will be used in DSNWK’s Kid-Link program to purchase books for families and children. These special books help the child to learn and grow as they reach developmental milestones.

Though it’s been 15 years since Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV) was first identified in a Kansas lake, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Fisheries Division staff remain committed to fully understanding the effects of this disease on one of Kansas’ most popular sportfish.

WORK IS PROGRESSING at the new location on the Solomon Valley Manor building project. A large portion of the cement foundation was poured last week on Tuesday, March 29th.

The local churches have announced their schedule for Holy Week and Easter. Everyone is encouraged to make services a part of their holiday and people are welcome to attend to any of the following: Assembly of God—Good Friday Service: 7:00 p.m.; Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m.

THE CONCRETE PLANTERS on Main Street are now sporting metal Tiger signs, thanks to a collabrative effort between USD No. 271 Grade School and Stockton PRIDE Committee called “Partnering with PRIDE.” The signs were made by Adam Bryant of Lucky’s Speed Shop.

If you were to take time to list the best things about Stockton, things that Stockton is “doing right,” what comes to your mind? How about opportunities for improvement—what are your concerns?