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Rooks County is in a “Drought Watch” according to the the Governor’s Drought Team which examines conditions and recommends updates to the Governor. Governor Laura Kelly approved the updated Drought Declarations for Kansas counties last Thursday, September 2nd, with Executive Order #21-26.

On July 29, at 8:25 p.m., Conor A. Balthazor, age 16, of Palco, was driving west on AA Road near 12 Road when he hit some soft dirt and lost control of his vehicle, crossed over into the north ditch, hit a guard rail and then overturned.

For the second straight week, Webster Reservoir remains in a “Watch” Advisory for blue-green algae according to the latest release received Thursday, September 2nd, by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP).

Another Stockton veteran received the opportunity to experience a trip of a lifetime thanks to a wonderful organization. Glen Buss of Stockton served in the United States Army from August of 1957 until April of 1965.

According to the latest enrollment figures obtained from the USD 271 record keepers, for the first year since the 2018-19 school year, the number of students enrolled has shown a drop—a significant one—this year by 26 students.

World Trade Center—New York First plane hit the North Tower at 8:46 (ET) Second plane hit the South Tower at 9:03 (ET) Pentagon—Washington, DC Plane hit the western face of the Pentagon at 9:37 (ET) Flight 93—Shanksville, Pa.

The Rooks County Commissioners met with Scot Loyd and John Albrecht of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk and Lloyd, via zoom, during their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, August 28th. The reason for the meeting was to discuss their firm overseeing the County’s ARPA funds in the amount of $975,000.

KATHY CREIGHTON AND ROCKY received a perfect 100 score in Showmanship. In obedience, they received a 188 score out of 200. Combining the two scores, they won the “Top Dog” trophy sponsored by Kenny and Betty Hrabe.

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Aug. 18, 2021, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.