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Body At the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, Jayne Prockish was present during Public Comments to discuss the dog situation by her house.

Body The Plainville City Council began its June 2nd regular meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the Consent Agenda. Included in the Agenda were the May 19th regular meeting minutes, the bills paid for $285,638.00, and the KDHE Drawdown #23 for $263,216.

Body At the start of the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd, the commissioners met with emergency management director Adam Bryant, who presented them with his proposed 2027 budget.

Body The annual Paradise Creek Festival will return to Plainville June 12-14, bringing a full weekend of entertainment, community activities, food, competitions, and family-friendly events to the community.

Body One of two individuals who entered into plea agreements on April 1, 2026, in connection with the January 12, 2025, death of a 17-yearold Plainville resident has now been sentenced.

Body The regular monthly board meeting of the Rooks County Health Center was held on Monday, April 28th, with Board Members Brad Plumer (Chair), Shelbe Darnell, DC (Vice Chair), Anna Muir (Secretary), Dan Sanchez, MD, and Jay Casey present.

Body Nex-Tech has made a $47,000 loan to support Elevate Performance and Chiropractic, a comprehensive chiropractic and wellness care service in Plainville.

Body Mayor Kyle Karlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Mayor Kyle Karlin; Council Members Brandon Kuhn, Stephen Desaire, Koleson Hubbard, Don Steeples, and Joan Underhill; City Clerk Larissa Wilson; Treasurer Patricia Wendling; and visitor Friday Otuya.

Body The Sentinel-Times is proud to partner with Rooks County Health Center in recognizing and celebrating an achievement that places our community among the nation's best.

Body The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has announced the approval of several highway construction and maintenance projects in its May bid letting, with notable investments in Rooks County.