On Saturday, May 16th, the communities of Stockton and Plainville gathered to celebrate the achievements and bright futures of their graduating seniors. The 131st Graduating Class of Stockton High School and the 2026 Graduating Class of Plainville High School were honored in memorable ceremonies filled with pride, tradition, and emotion.

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there! Today, I had the privilege of celebrating my wonderful Mother-In-Love with a special lunch. Because she deserves all the praise, love, and maybe a little extra dessert! Shawn and I also had quite the adventure today. We were the only contestants in Pastor Ted’s Newlywed Game. Let’s just say, it was a hilarious and eye-opening experience, and we’re pretty sure we earned a medal for surviving it. Honestly, after that showdown, we’re both in need of a serious nap. Maybe to heal from the laughter, the surprises, and the “Did we really just say that?” moments. So today, we honor all the amazing moms who keep us grounded, make us laugh, and somehow manage to be superwomen every single day. Here’s to you. I pray your day was filled with love, joy, and plenty of well-deserved rest!

Average gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.04/g today, according to Gas-Buddy's survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. Prices in Kansas are 57.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.22/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 0.2 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.623 per gallon.

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The April 27th, 2026, meeting of the Hobart Homemakers FCE ladies was held at the Stockton Church of the Restoration at 7 p.m. Susan G.

The April 26, 2026, meeting of the Crossroads Quilt Guild was called to order, with refreshments provided by Linda Stamper and Janice Miller. Roll call was answered by 12 members, and several show-and-tell items were shared. The minutes were read by all, and a motion to accept them as printed was made by Linda Stamper and seconded by Linda Gardner; the motion carried. The treasurer's report was given by Diane Maddy. A motion to approve the report was made by Jennifer Guffey and seconded by Linda Stamper; the motion carried. Bills were presented by Betty Bedore and Diane Maddy. A motion to pay these bills was made by Susan Gartrell and seconded by Linda Stamper; the motion carried.