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Two former Stockton High School graduates, Eleanor Bellerive and Macy Odle, are among the nearly 3,000 students completing degree requirements from Kansas State University in spring 2024. For outstanding academic performance, more than 760 students earned graduation honors.

Six Rooks County students are among the nearly 4,200 Kansas State University students earning semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2024 semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.

Happy August! Last week was the fair in Stockton. I hope everyone was able to go and enjoy it.

The 2024 Branson Nationals held July 6-11 in Branson, Mo., were a spectacular success for the Motion Dance Company (MDC) of Stockton! Their dancers impressed with their exceptional performances, bringing home numerous awards.

During the Stockton City Commission held on Wednesday, August 7th, Andy Saaranen was at the meeting to talk to the commissioners about a Remote Control car track for the City. There is land by the K-18 baseball field at the lower city park, which could be used.

First Christian Church of Plainville Pastor Matt returned this week to continue our discussion of God's attributes. This time, our topic was God's grace.

TOUGH LOVE. Sometimes, we probably all need it. We really think we know the truth, yet what we believe couldn't be further from actually being true. Whether we like it or not, it's at those times that we need some tough love. In Mark 7, the Lord has been teaching and healing for about two years.

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