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Washburn University receives largest gift in campus history

5 years ago By News Staff

The Washburn University Alumni Associ- ation and Foundation announced Wednesday, July 7th, that it has received a gift of $10.2 million from anonymous donors. The gift will be used for several capital projects in the coming years as well scholarships.

Commissioners hold short morning meeting

5 years ago By News Staff

The Rooks County Commission met for its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 6th with the three commissioners, Tim Berland, John Ruder and Greg Balthazor in attendance. The first order of business was the weekly reports.

Performs National Anthem at Royals Stadium

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

SGT Katelyn Lindsey and SSG Ash Reynolds had the honor of singing the National Anthem at the Kansas City Royals game on the Fourth of July. The two serve in the Army Reserves with Katelyn marking her 17th year in the organization, and performing as a member of the Army Band.

ARMY RESERVE SGT KATELYN LINDSEY had the honor of singing the National Anthem with SSG Ash Reynolds before the Kansas City Royals game on the 4th of July.

Help keep Batista where he belongs

5 years ago By News Staff

Raul Batista, who was convicted of Aggravated Escape From Custody, Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Rape and Aggravated Battery of a local resident in 1989, will be considered for parole in September 2021.

City approves location for Stockton Food Pantry

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

During the regular meeting of the Stockton City Commission held on Tuesday, July 6th, the commissioners met with Stockton Food Pantry representatives Mike and Sandi Rogers.

Area wheat harvest update

5 years ago By News Staff

As of Monday, July 12th, the Stockton Farmers Union Elevator has taken in 417,000 bushels of wheat. Woodston Coop has taken in 384,000 bushels. The crop is 23 % more than last year’s harvest. The yields have been good with the test weights not as good as they could be.

Rhonda Rogers hired as new grade school secretary

5 years ago By News Staff

During the regular meeting of the USD 271 Board of Education on Monday, July 12th, the board voted to hire Rhonda Rogers as the new grade school secretary. Stephanie Niblock is the new board president, replacing Linda Conyac. See next week's Sentinel for more information from the meeting.

Commissioners met with Rooks County EMS about proposed 2022 budget request

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

At the regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission held on Tuesday, June 29th, Julie Cole and Adam Comeau, representing the Rooks County EMS, were present to discuss the department’s proposed 2022 budget.

Changes in concealed carry law took effect July 1

5 years ago By News Staff

Several changes in the Kansas concealed carry law took effect July 1, 2021, including a reduction in application fees, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.

School Board holds special meeting on Thursday, July 1

5 years ago By News Staff

(The following article is taken in part from the unapproved minutes of the July 1st Stockton USD 271 Board of Education special meeting.) A special meeting of the Stockton Unified School District No. 271 Board of Education was held on Thursday, July 1st during the noon hour in the District...