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Reid Stamper, a rising senior from Plainville, recently represented Prairie Land at the 2026 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., held from June 13-19. During their time in Washington, D.C.

“The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.” In last Sunday’s Gospel reading from Matthew 13:1-23, Jesus uses the Parable of the Sower to teach that the kingdom of heaven is like seed sown on good soil. We all know that seeds grow best in good soil.

A Stockton man was sentenced last Wednesday, July 8, in Rooks County District Court by District Judge Curtis Brown for his role in the January 12, 2025, death of a 17-year-old Plainville boy. Walter V.

A Stockton man who was sentenced to nearly 60 years in prison for child rape in 2018 is set to receive a new trial after spending over a decade behind bars. Wayne Clements, then 43, was found guilty after a fourday trial in Rooks County District Court in December 2017.

The McKenna Youth & Activity Center (MYAC) is inviting everyone to celebrate the spirit of the season with its 4th Annual Christmas in July on Saturday, July 18, in Palco.

As another school year approaches, families in the Plainville School District are encouraged to take advantage of the comprehensive USD 270 Back-to-School Information Page included in this week's Sentinel-Times.

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on a portion of U.S. 36 in Phillips County the week of July 13.

At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 30th, noxious weed supervisor Ray Swaney was present to discuss the fall spraying program and the purchase of 700 gallons of chemicals.

Palco City Mayor Kyle Karlin called the special meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th. Those present in-person included mayor Kyle Karlin, city clerk Larissa Wilson, and council member Brandon Kuhn. Council members Stephen Desaire and Don Steeples joined the meeting via phone call.