Resurfacing project set for U.S. 283 in Norton County
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The Kansas DOT began resurfacing work on 6 miles of U.S. 283 in Norton County July 27.
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Kansas sees substantial gains in total tax collections over projections for June and close of FY 2020
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The State of Kansas saw a better-than-predicted close to Fiscal Year 2020. In June, the state’s total tax collections were up by $135.6 million or 22.3% more than estimated with $744.4 million collected.
Meet The Candidates!
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With the primary election just around the corner on Tuesday, August 4th, the Stockton Sentinel sent out questionnaires to the candidates in contested races. Answering the questionnaires are incumbent Douglas (Doug) E.
Rooks County 4-H & FFA Fair set for next week
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With the hard decision the Fair Board made to cancel the commercial side of the Rooks County Free Fair due to COVID-19 this year, there is still some excitement for the 4-H and FFA boys and girls since there will be a 4-H and FFA Fair!
Confirmed COVID-19 case at Norton Correctional Facility's Stockton Satellite Facility
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Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) Secretary Jeff Zmuda announced Thursday that one resident at the Norton Correctional Facility’s (NCF) Stockton Satellite Facility tested positive for COVID-19.
MAYOR LEE PHELPS CUT STOCKTON’S 125TH BIRTHDAY CAKE
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MAYOR LEE PHELPS CUT STOCKTON’S 125TH BIRTHDAY CAKE during the 1997 Summer Picnic. Dignitaries on hand were (from left) city commissioner Gail McComb and wife, Donna, state representative Dan Johnston, Mrs. Johnston (hidden) and city commissioner Ivalee Bennett and husband, Jack.
LOOKING BACK
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Charges had been filed by the state following the investigation of a fatality traffic accident June 11, 2006, six miles north of Plainville on Highway 183. Jessica Y. Jones, 43, of Phillipsburg lost her life in the 5:30 a.m. head-on collision. The other driver, Clifford A.
Sheriff’s Office activity report
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The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week for July 13th through July 19th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 323, 9-1-1 Calls 41, Non-Injury Accidents 4, Injury Accidents 1, Criminal Cases 6, Miscellaneous Cases 4, Traffic Stops 13, Motor Assists 2,...
Commodity distributions set for July 27 and July 31
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There will be government surplus commodities distributions the week of July 27 for those in the Plainville and Stockton areas. Plainville will hold its distribution on Monday, July 27, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Sentinel Sighting
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ELLORIE AND HER DAD DERRY DIBBLE had a blast at the Stockton Recreation end-of-the-summer pool and ice cream party for all of the ball teams. The event was held on Friday, July 17th..
