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The Sanderson Sisters

5 years ago By News Staff

THE SANDERSON SISTERS from Hocus Pocus were in town for the 21st Annual Halloween Parade held last Friday on Main Street. The event was sponsored by Sigma Phi ESA. From left are: Raylyn, Maddy and Jessa Swaney, the daughters of Josh and Taylor Swaney.

School in need of substitute teachers

5 years ago By News Staff

Stockton USD 271 is working very hard not to have to go to remote learning for its students this school year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Precautions are being carefully monitored with several regulations in place for the students and staff. However, the District is in great need of substitute teachers to help fill in when a staff member needs to quarantine, tests positive, or is sick due to other illnesses.

The Craft Basket to open this Saturday, Nov. 7th

5 years ago By News Staff

The Craft Basket, located on the corner of Mill & Nicholas in Alton will open this Saturday, November 7th for the 2020 Holiday Season! The store will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and from 1:00 p.m.

Commissioners hire Zach Brown as new courthouse custodian

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

At the regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission sheriff Gary Knight was present to inform the commissioners that the department was advertising for a jailer. He also asked about the GIS budget, since his department has taken over some of the GIS duties, with the commissioners stating funds have been set aside in the 2021 budget.

Time to choose your Santa’s ‘Deer Ones photo

5 years ago By News Staff

The Stockton Sentinel announces that it’s time to choose your favorite family photo, pet, or In Memory photo to be included in our Christmas feature, Santa’s ‘Deer Ones. The Santa’s ‘Deer Ones photo submission form can be found in this issue to help the process run more smoothly for the elves that help put the edition together at the Stockton Sentinel.

Meet The Candidates for Stockton City Commission

5 years ago By News Staff

With the General Election just around the corner on Tuesday, November 3rd, the Stockton Sentinel sent out questionnaires to the three candidates, Adam Bryant, Leo Inglsbee and Jesica Kerr, who are running for the two Stockton City Commission positions. This article is to provide information to the public so they can make an informed decision when they go to the polls.

For The Voters

5 years ago By News Staff

FOR THE VOTERS who requested an early, mail-in ballot, the Rooks County Courthouse has installed a drop-off ballot box for the public’s convenience. Instead of mailing in the ballots, the voters can drop them off at the courthouse anytime until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd. The ballot box is located on the south side by the Veterans Memorial.

Annual Sigma Phi ESA Halloween this Friday

5 years ago By News Staff

The 21st annual Sigma Phi ESA Halloween Parade will be held on Friday, October 30th, staring at the Solomon Valley Manor at 4:30 p.m. Please note the importance of the parade to the Solomon Valley Manor residents. The parade route will run from the Manor, north to Main Street, then west through the business district, ending at the Main Street Christian Church.

Annual Sigma Phi ESA Halloween this Friday

Coat Exchange program is up and running

5 years ago By News Staff

Has this latest cold spell left you needing a coat? If so, the Coat Exchange program is up and running once again on the first floor of the Rooks County Courthouse. Anyone can either pick out a coat or donate coats to this worthwhile program.

General Election takes place next Tuesday

5 years ago By News Staff

With the General Election just under a week away, Rooks Countians have already been exercising their right to vote with 13% of the County’s 3,449 registered voters casting ballots. Rooks County Election Offcer Ruthmary Muir said 285 voters requested mail-in ballots, with 188 being returned thus far. An additional 173 people have voted in advance at the clerk’s offce. For those who choose to wait until Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, polling places will be open between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.