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Those wanting to file for any open positions on the city councils, school boards or extension district in Rooks County had to do so by noon this Monday, June 2.

At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 20th, road and bridge supervisor Eric Biggs stated during his report that more road signs and wooden posts have been cut down with a chainsaw on the county roads.

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The Stockton Junior High has announced the honor rolls for Semester 2, including the Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, and Academic Honor Roll. The requirements for each are as follows: Superintendent’s Honor Roll— 4.0 GPA (95% and above in all classes).

Rooks County Economic Development Director Roger Hrabe was at the Stockton City Commission meeting on Tuesday, May 20th to present the commissioners with his annual report.

The 2025 Stockton High School (Grades 9-12) Semester 2 Honor Rolls have been released. To be eligible, the student must be considered full-time and have no D’s, F’s, or incomplete for the grading period.

The Kansas Department of Revenue is excited to announce that the popular blackout-style license plates will soon be coming to Kansas vehicles. Beginning July 1, 2025, this highly anticipated new plate design will be available to Kansas drivers to purchase from their local county treasurer's office.

What is the secret to a long and happy life? Nobody has the exact answer, and even Vula, who will celebrate her 100th birthday, said she doesn’t know the answer either.

In the summer of 2024, Nikki Pulec had the incredible opportunity to purchase the beloved local greenhouse from Cheryl Hrabe. Cheryl had lovingly built and operated the Plant House at Hrabe Hriver Crossing for years, pouring her heart into every leaf, bloom, and customer interaction.

In his annual address during the Memorial Day Services at the Stockton City Cemetery on Monday, May 26th, veteran and VFW Post 8873 Quartermaster John Berkley spoke as follows: “I would like to welcome everyone to our Memorial Day Services.