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Special school board meeting held

1 year ago By News Staff

Nicole Pulec hired as high school business teacher At the special Stockton Unified School District No. 271 Board of Education meeting held on Wednesday, June 19th, the board members moved to approve Nicole Pulec as the high school business teacher.

Stockton's history and community pride depicted on barn quilt wall

1 year ago By Virgi Laska

Stockton's rich history and vibrant community are now showcased on the side of the city building with a stunning display of 295 hand-painted barn quilt blocks. This colorful patchwork was the brainchild of Jayne Prockish, who teaches barn quilt painting at her business, The Sunflower Shed.

A PANORAMICVIEW of the massive Barn Quilt Mural in Stockton shows off all 295 blocks hand-painted by many community members. This finishes the project's second phase of painting and hanging all the blocks, with only the signage portion left. The final phase should be completed within the next six months.

Twice The Fun!

1 year ago By News Staff

AUSTIN DIXON AND TRENTON FLETCHER, who are both from Oklahoma, provided the live music for Red Fest 2024, capping off a fun day at Stockton’s inaugural event. Dixon, a country music singer/songwriter who is also pursuing his PhD in Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma, kicked off the beautiful evening, entertaining those in attendance with many original songs, as well as a couple hits from other artists.

Area wheat harvest in full swing

1 year ago By Virgi Laska

Even with the near-record temperatures in the double digits at the start of this week, that didn’t deter the farmers from getting out in the fields to bring in this year’s wheat harvest. Scattered rain in the area caused a delay of a few days after Mike and Glenda Jirak brought in the first load at the Stockton Farmers Union Elevator on Thursday, June 13th, followed by Shawn McReynolds bringing in the first load at Woodston Coop on Monday, June 17th.

GLENDA JIRAK is pictured bringing in the first load of wheat to the Stockton Farmers Union Elevator on Thursday, June 13th, starting off the harvest season for the areas farmers. (Courtesy Photo)

Transitions take place at RCH, but same quality health care remains intact

1 year ago By News Staff

Rooks County Health Center (RCH) is undergoing internal transitions, but our commitment to providing exceptional care remains unwavering. Stephanie Bjornstad, who has served as the CEO of Rooks County Health Center for the past two years, is transitioning to Special Projects Coordinator.

Webster Lake remains in a "Warning" Advisory for Blue-Green Algae

1 year ago By News Staff

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.

UPDATE: Teen from endangered persons advisory located safe

1 year ago By News Staff

SHERMAN COUNTY – The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office reported to the KBI that Briley Horgan was located in Goodland and is now safe.

The endangered persons advisory is now canceled. Thanks for your assistance.

Endangered persons advisory issued for missing Sherman County teen

1 year ago By News Staff

SHERMAN COUNTY – The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue an endangered persons advisory for a missing Goodland girl.

The whereabouts of 13-year-old Briley N. Horgan are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.

Commissioners still working on 2025 budgets

1 year ago By Virgi Laska

At the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 11th, Corrina Cox, with Northwest Kansas Planning and Development, was present to review the grant applications from some county businesses. The commissioners reviewed the paperwork and voted to approve the agreements and applications as presented by Cox.

It’s time for the first-ever RED FEST!!

1 year ago By News Staff

Let’s paint this town red, with Stockton’s first-ever RED FEST set for this Saturday, June 22nd! This big summer event will start at 9:00 a.m. at Stockton City Park with a ton of games, giveaways, and vendors scheduled throughout the day and ending with live music by Trenton Fletcher with Austin Dixon from 8:00 p.m.