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During the special meeting of the Stockton USD 271 Board of Education on Monday, September 16th, the Board voted to move the regular October 14th board meeting to Monday, October 7th, and the regular March 10th meeting to Monday, March 3rd, due to the scheduling of the Parent / Teacher Conferences.

On Tuesday, September 17th, the Rooks County Commission room was overflowing with concerned citizens dealing with the boar stud facility notice the commissioners received last week from Murphy-Brown LLC, doing business as Smithfield Foods.

Stockton’s new Superintendent and high school principal is Dr. Angela McCollum.

A Stockton man remains in custody in the Rooks County Jail on a $150,000 bond following his arrest on June 7, 2024, following a probable cause affidavit being filed in Rooks County District Court on May 30, 2024.

The Stockton City Commission met on Tuesday, September 17th, with several items on the agenda.

Three different charges, one of which includes Attempted Murder In The 2nd Degree, were filed in Rooks County District Court against a Plainville man on Tuesday, June 18. Charges were filed following the arrest of Jeremiah M.

Rooks County Regional Airport (RCP) has been selected as a stop along the 2024 Kansas Aviation Tour. This free, fun, and educational event aims to introduce youth to the amazing world of aviation.

The Stockton Methodist Church has taken over managing the Wiggles and Giggles Daycare located at 511 Main Street.

During the Board Member Reports during the Stockton USD 271 Board meeting on Tuesday, September 9th, BJ Hoeting brought up the relocation of the District Office into the high school building for consideration.