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Exhortation in the Bible is defined as “an urging or encouragement aimed at motivating individuals toward spiritual growth and action.” It emphasizes a personal approach, often seen in the teachings of Paul, who instructed believers to engage in exhortation alongside teaching and scripture reading.

As we welcome 2026, the Sentinel-Times is pleased to present its readers with the Year in Review for 2025, featuring highlights from the Stockton Sentinel and the Plainville Times.

Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, a devastating two-vehicle crash shook Rooks County, resulting in the loss of Joseph P.

After the flag salute to start the Plainville USD #270 Board of Education meeting held on Monday, January 12th, during the Open Forum, Bart Hamilton and Susan Hamilton Schneider gave a short statement regarding the acquisition of the Plainville Times.

After the USD #271 Board of Education members held an executive session at the end of their regular meeting on Monday, January 12th, they returned to the open meeting and announced the hiring of new 2026-2027 elementary school principal, David Warner.

The annual Free Throw Contest sponsored by the Sacred Heart Parish Knights of Columbus Council #1857 will be held Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Plainville High School Cardinal Gymnasium. Girls and boys ages 9 to 14 (age on January 1, 2025) are eligible and encouraged to attend.

was the new Rooks County EMS Director. Kevin Rush and Treyvonn Clark competed in the Smoky Summer Smash Wrestling Tournament in Lindsborg, and both brought home first-place medals in their weight class.

July 3— Todd Gilliland, owner of Farm Implement and Supply, presented a check to Director of the Plainville Food Pantry Janet Swafford for the Independence Day Picnic.

At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 13th, commissioners Tim Berland, Jake Prockish, and Tracy Rudman met with Ashley Fast about her recent termination from the road and bridge department. Supervisor Eric Biggs and county attorney Danielle Muir were present for the meeting.

A doctor, a lawyer, and a mathematician are discussing the relative merits of having a wife or a mistress. The lawyer says, “It’s better to have a mistress, in case you want a divorce.” The doctor says, “No, it’s better to have a wife, for stability.