Community

Body Plainville Paradise Masonic Lodge No. 290 has enjoyed an exciting couple of weeks. Last Monday, January 26th, members gathered to recognize Ms. Gabby Poels, this year’s winner of the local Masonic Essay Contest.

Body From January 25th to January 30th, Sacred Heart Catholic School in Plainville embraced the spirit of Catholic Schools Week with a series of heartfelt activities that celebrated family, community, vocations, staff, and students.

Body We’ve now reached February, and the anticipation continues in the air as the community eagerly awaits the arrival of the very first baby of 2026!

Body Sept. 4— Rooks County valuations were down more than 5 million dollars.

Body Sept. 4— Sunflower Electric Power Corporation announced the promotions of Kately Dickinson to manager of human resources and Shelbi Wiles to manager of communications. Plainville hosted a Volleyball Jamoree with Natoma, Pike Valley, and Osborne.

Body After weeks of anticipation, preparation, and spirited rivalry, race day finally arrived for the inaugural Plainville Memorial Library Pinewood Derby. Sandy and Gordy Keas assembled the official track, which stretched across the west side of the library.

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Body The family of Charlene Faye Meistrell would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who offered condolences, prayers, cards, flowers, food, and support during this difficult time.

Body The meeting of the Crossroads Quilt Guild was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on January 19th with refreshments provided by Toni Anderson, Betty Bedore, Diane Maddy, and Terrii Collins. Roll Call was taken and answered by 18 members. All received minutes from the November meeting.