The Kansas Department of Transportation began resurfacing work on 8.5 miles of U.S. 183 in Rooks County the week of March 22.

The Kansas Department of Transportation has started a resurfacing project on 7 miles of I-70 in Thomas County. Project work consists of Project work consists of a mill and overlay in both the eastbound and westbound lanes starting near exit 45 at Levant and ending at exit 53 at Colby.

Local churches have announced their schedule for Holy Week and Easter. Everyone is encouraged to make services a part of your holiday and you are welcomed to any of the following: Stockton Assembly of God—Good Friday Service at 7:00 p.m.; Easter Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.

LAST WEEK’S WEATHER: Last Sunday there were a few rain clouds in the early morning with the sun coming out later in the day with highs in the upper 60s. Monday, there was a light morning rain and cloudy skies throughout the day with a high in the mid 40s and an accumulation of approximately half an inch.

THE STOCKTON FFA TEAM placed 1st at the Northwest District FFA Public Speaking Contest held recently. Individual awards are as follows (from left): Ethan Day, 5th, Div. III; Mason Givens, 2nd, Div. I; Raven Long, 3rd, Div. III; Zach Young, 1st, Div. I; Coryn Hahn, 3rd, Div. II; Cappi Hoeting, 5th, Div. II; and Kaden Kriley, 3rd, Div. IV (State Qualifier).

THE STOCKTON FFA OFFICIAL RITUAL TEAM competed last month at the Northwest District Leadership School Contests and brought home the first-place award. Individual awards and team members include, from left: Coryn Hahn, Master Ritual Reporter; Harley Kester, 5th; Kaden Kriley, 8th; Jolee Sterling; Cappi Hoeting, 3rd; and Raven Long, Master Ritual Sentinel.

THE PLANT HOUSE, a familiar sight sitting on the lot of Shirley Mae’s Deli (Webster’s Supermarket) for many years, was moved to its new location at 2155 I Terrace, next to Rusty and Cheryl Hrabe’s home, on Saturday, March 20th. The country setting will allow for more flowers, bushes and vegetables for its customers to choose from this coming spring. (Courtesy Photos)

Jerry and Karen Casey of Plainville, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Brianna Casey, of Maize, to Cody Lee of Wichita. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Patrick and Frances Casey of McCracken, and the late Ervin and Helen Koerner of Ness City.

Woodston United Methodist Church held services on Sunday March 21, 2021. Pastor Michelle Byerly read scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34. The title of her message was “People of the Covenant: A New Covenant”. Prayers were for Ila Belle Hoar, Jeannie Miller, Serenity Carpenter, Ellen Cunningham, and Bob and Edna McCall. Closing hymn was “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”.

Larry and Susan Cadoret, from Topeka, came to visit his mother, Betty Cadoret, on Tuesday, March 16, and stayed until Saturday morning, taking care of some “odds and ends” while they were here. Friday night, her daughter, Lana Rothe and Elizabeth Busonic joined them for supper.