Looking Back
What Was Going On 14 Years Ago Former Rooks County Sheriff Randy Axelson had entered into a plea agreement before District Judge Edward Boucker.
Yesteryear
A Century In Review
* The Chautauqua opened on Wednesday afternoon with a short program, and a very fair crowd was in attendance. The weather was very discouraging for any amusement, for it was very hot, but that crowd was well pleased with the performance.
A Half Century Later—1976
* Plainville High School twirlers Jayme Herdt, Pam Carmichael, Leasa Mock, Barb Malin, and Brenda Hake, came home with the 'Most Spirit' trophy from the Emporia Twirling Camp.
Reflections
From 15 Years Ago 2011 * A Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) grant in the spring of 2011 gave Plainville Township 1 Trustee an opportunity to purchase six picnic tables, including two American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant tables, along with five park benches for the Plainville...
Looking Back
Joe Gasper officially opened Gasper Law Office on Main Street in the former Prairie Classics building. The Osborne K-18 baseball team took first place at Regionals with an undefeated record and advanced to the state championship in Lucas.
What Stocktonites Were Doing 90 Years Ago
With striking oil on the Haller land, getting a good showing on the Shoemaker test, and the announcement that a pipeline will be built into Rooks County, all happening within the past week, much interest has been drawn to the oil activity in this county.
56 Years Ago
* And So They Say: Postmaster Pat Reed: 'Why does the air conditioning always give out on the hottest day of the year?' Chet LeSage: 'After the hot weather we’ve been having, I'm not going to put on a coat until it freezes.'
Reflections
* The Rooks County valuations for July 2011 were $92,735,065.00, which was more than the year before at $85,350.202, an increase of $7,384,863.00. * The Plainville Chamber of Commerce held a Grand Opening for Hrabe Flooring.
