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Body The Rooks County Free Fair is just around the corner with the big event to start this Sunday, August 8th, with the FREE Ranch Rodeo to start at 4:00 p.m. at the Frank Smith Arena.

Body On Tuesday, July 27th, the City of Stockton received the delivery of the new C175-16 Caterpiller Generator Set. The generator is a 4376-brake horsepower V-16 diesel engine which is rated at 3100 kwh per hour. This will cover Stockton’s electric load 95% of the time by itself.

Body The Stockton PRIDE winners for the months of June and July were Steve and Pat Cook (Residence of the Month for June) and The Daily Grind (Business of the Month for June), and Don and Martha Blair (Residence of the Month for July). Congratulations to everyone!.

Body At the start of the Rooks County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, July 20th, the commissioners went over the proposed 2022 sheriff department budget with Sheriff Gary Knight.

Body Shaelyn Griffin of Stockton and Jared Casey of Plainville are among the more than 6,500 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earning honor roll distinction for the spring 2021 semester.

Body Sue McFarland, coordinator of the Rooks County Historical Museum in Stockton, recently received a Certificate of Appreciation for her and the museum board members in recognition of their outstanding support to the Fort Hays Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Body Dean Kester, representing the Stockton Rodders, was present for the regular meeting of the Stockton City Commission on Tuesday, July 20 to present the Rooks County EMS a donation of $5,129.40 raised during the Swing Into Summer Cruise Night and Car Show held in June.

Body Brenna Bouchey has become a member of the club no one wants to join! Brenna and her husband, Rich, were leading a good life raising their six children while being active members of our Stockton community.

Body The 143rd Emancipation Celebration returns to outdoor events in 2021and will take place July 29th, 30th, 31st, and August 1st in Nicodemus. Tickets are $10 at the gate for the four-day weekend celebration for ages 13 & up.

Body The Rooks County Commission met for most of the morning session with auditor John Mapes during its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 13th to review the proposed 2022 county budget. Before they reviewed the budget, they went over items listed on the day’s agenda.