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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced recently up to $225 million in available funding for conservation Partners through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

Kansans struggling to cover high utility bills and energy costs may qualify for free upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient.

Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday, January 25, the appointment of Angela D. Coble, Salina, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael Buser.

Co. B, 76th Illinois Infantry Regiment Isaac Veatch was born 20 May 1842, the son of James and Barbary (Hammer) Veatch, in Douglas County, Illinois.

The Stockton City Commission approved the purchase of a hydro vac from Vermeer for the City at the regular meeting on Tuesday, January 25th.

The Rooks County Conservation District’s 74th Annual Meeting will take place on Monday, February 7th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Plainville Grade School Cafeteria.

The Stockton Grade School was gifted with a surprise donation of two sets of handmade cedar Lincoln Logs and two sets of fraction blocks from 87-year-old John Will of Halstead, Kansas on Thursday, January 13th.

LAST WEEK’S WEATHER: Last Sunday was mostly sunny with the high in the low 50 range. Monday was sunny with the temperature near the 60-degree mark.

Mark Lowry with Heritage Insurance Group, Inc. was at the regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission held on Tuesday, January 18th to review the annual insurance policies for the County. The insurance covers property, liability, workman’s compensation and buildings.