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Chamber gearing up for Christmas!

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

The Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting at Farmers National Bank on Tuesday, November 10th. Things are being lined up for Olde Tyme Christmas with the Main Street Parade to start at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 27th.

Stockton USD 271 report dated Friday, Nov. 13th, and Monday, Nov. 16th

5 years ago By News Staff

On Friday, November 13th the following message was sent out: Rooks County has seen a significant increase in both the number of positive cases and the rate of positive tests. During the month of October, RCH tested an average of 50 people per week and had a positivity rate of 22%.

Commissioners canvass election votes during meeting

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

The regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission was held on Thursday, November 12th. The commissioners met to canvass the votes from the General Election, and to conduct regular business.

Stockton’s Olde Tyme Christmas canceled for this year

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

Stockton’s Olde Tyme Christmas has been canceled for this year due to the recent outbreak of COVID in the community. Even though the event is canceled, there are still activities scheduled throughout the month of December.

Area fall harvest update

5 years ago By News Staff

As of Monday morning, November 16th, the Stockton Farmers Union Elevator has taken in a total of 616,000 bushels of milo and 173,000 bushels of corn. The Woodston Coop has taken in 176,000 bushels of milo and 415,000 bushels of corn.

Stockton USD 271 weekly report dated Friday, November 13th, 2020

5 years ago By News Staff

Rooks County has seen a significant increase in both the number of positive cases and the rate of positive tests. During the month of October, RCH tested an average of 50 people per week and had a positivity rate of 22%.

School board votes to pay for initial emergency substitute teacher licenses

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

The regular monthly meeting of the Stockton Unified School District No. 271 Board of Education was held Monday, November 2nd, 2020, the District Conference Room at 5:30 p.m. with the following board members present: Linda Conyac, Aftan Tso, Mark Billinger, Jesse Stithem, LeaAnn Dix, Stephanie...

A Retirement Party

5 years ago By News Staff

A RETIREMENT PARTY was held for Rooks County Courthouse Custodian Roque Garcia on his Friday, October 30th.

City takes first step towards new nursing home facility

5 years ago By Virgi Laska

The Stockton City Commission has signed a contract with Parkway Construction as a first step for a building design plan of a new facility for the Solomon Valley Manor. At this point in time, the focus will be on developing a design that will meet the present-day needs of the residents and staff.

Bryant and Kerr win seats on Stockton City Commission

5 years ago By News Staff

In last Tuesday’s General Election Adam Bryant and Jesica Kerr won the two Stockton City Commission seats which were up for grabs. Bryant (403) and Kerr (393) outdistanced a third candidate, Leo Inglsbee (222), who was also vying for the position.