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Critical fire weather conditions expected Friday afternoon for Stockton area

5 years ago By News Staff

Body A notice was received around 4:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon from the National Weather Service out of Hastings where conditions are favorable for critical fire weather Friday afternoon, November 6th, due to low humidity and strong southerly wind.

Election Workers

5 years ago By News Staff

Body ELECTION HELPERS who worked on Election Day, November 3rd, at Stockton City Hall were (seated, from left): Tera Yohon, Janese Townley; (standing) Patty Johnston, Sharon Pettijohn, Patti Jackson, Diane Maddy, and Connie Jenkins.

The Sanderson Sisters

5 years ago By News Staff

Body 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

Body 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.

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

5 years ago By News Staff

Body 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

Body 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.

Time to choose your Santa’s ‘Deer Ones photo

5 years ago By News Staff

Body 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.

Meet The Candidates for Stockton City Commission

5 years ago By News Staff

Body 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.

For The Voters

5 years ago By News Staff

Body 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.

Annual Sigma Phi ESA Halloween this Friday

5 years ago By News Staff

Body 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.