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Body At the invitation of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, 2024 Stockton High School graduate Claire Plumer of Stockton was selected to attend the 41st Annual Governor Scholars Awards Program on May 5, 2024, in Topeka.

Body VFW Post 8873 will be hosting a Community Potluck Lunch on Memorial Day, May 27. The Monday event, which is open to the entire community, will run from 11:00 a.m.

Body Treasurer Denise Murchie met with the Rooks County Commissioners at the start of their meeting on Tuesday, April 30th. The commissioners signed the designation of depository periods with Solutions North Bank, as Murchie presented.

Body May 3 was the night to be in Plainville for the Red Line Cruisers 8th Annual Cruise Night. Many onlookers started early and stayed late, listening to Classic rock and roll music provided by Bob and Sue Schonthaler and enjoying all the food vendors.

Body The 129th Graduating Class of Stockton High School will receive their diplomas this Saturday, May 11th, at 2:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.

Body The Stockton USD 271 Board of Education announced on Monday, May 6th, that Dr. Angela McCollum has accepted the position of superintendent of schools and high school principal for the school district.

Body In case you have yet to hear or been notified by mail, Dr. Mike Oller and Dr.

Body A total of 308 votes were cast at the annual Rooks County Health Center board elections held on Friday, May 3rd. After the votes were counted, the two new board members, Shelbe Darnell and Dr.

Body The Heartland Community Foundation is proud to announce a significant milestone: each County Legacy Fund at the community foundation has surpassed $1 million in assets! This remarkable achievement reflects the incredible growth and support of our communities.

Body The Stockton High School Awards Banquet was held on Wednesday, May 1st. The program began with a Welcome by high school principal Lindsay Cravens, and everyone in attendance enjoyed refreshments from the event’s sponsor, Tiger Nation.