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And So They Say

5 years ago By News Staff

Rosella Fleming of Santa Fe, N.M.: “My daughter Annie and I sure missed our annual trip to Kansas this summer. I hope we can get there this next year.” Brian Kingsolver (on a cool and windy Thursday): “I was in Dorrance today and it was 73 degrees.” Aloha Odle: “I have a birthday coming up.

Lingg elected to board position

5 years ago By News Staff

Patrick Lingg, John E. Jones Oil Company, Stockton, was one of seven elected board members to serve a three-year term with Fuel True—Independent Energy and Convenience during the association’s 106th Annual Convention held September 29, at Prairie Band Casino & Resort, Mayetta, Kan.

Kansas’ 2020 Upland Game Bird seasons look promising

5 years ago By News Staff

November 14 marks the opening day for Kansas’ regular quail and pheasant seasons, and November 21 marks the opening day of Kansas’ regular greater prairie chicken season. Kansas should have good upland bird hunting opportunities this fall.

Kansas’ 2020 Upland Game Bird seasons look promising

Sticks and Stones

5 years ago By News Staff

STICKS AND STONES might break this dude’s bones, but the chilly weather doesn’t seem to faze him. You can find Mr. Bones enjoying the tree swing at the Chris and Taylor Hanson home on the corner of N. 1st and Oak in Stockton.

Marshall Makes Stop In Stockton

5 years ago By News Staff

MARSHALL MAKES STOP IN STOCKTON—Dr. Roger Marshall made a stop in Stockton Sunday, October 25th, as part of his five-day, 37-stop Campaign Countdown 2020 tour. “We are racing to the finish line and working to meet and speak with voters across Kansas to share our message of hope, optimism and Kansas values,” said Dr. Marshall. “I appreciated speaking with voters in Stockton and hearing about the issues they are considering when voting in this election.” (Courtesy Photo)

No need to ‘warm up’ modern vehicles in cold weather

5 years ago By News Staff

It is that time of the year when many motorists wonder if they need to let their vehicle “warm up” or idle before driving. In fact, today’s modern cars are ready to drive in cold temperatures without excessive idling. Unless you are trying to defrost the windshield or warm the interior of your car, idling longer than 30 seconds is unnecessary, even on the coldest days.

October designated as Pedestrian Safety Month

5 years ago By News Staff

It’s important for pedestrians, drivers and other road users to always remember that pedestrian safety is a two-way street. That is why the Kansas Department of Transportation is participating in Pedestrian Safety Month in October, a traffc safety campaign created by the U.S. DOT’s National Highway Traffc Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Governor Laura Kelly announces $40 million in grant funding now available to support remote learning programs for school-age children

5 years ago By News Staff

Governor Laura Kelly today announced Thursday, October 1st, that applications are now open for newly available grant funds and additional resources to support remote learning for schoolage children. The Remote Learning Grant program will help address learning and supervision needs of school-age children who are not able to attend in-person school due to the pandemic.

Rooks County individuals recognized recently

5 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Hays State University Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Program’s annual recognition events looked a little different this year. The events, which would usually be held in April and July respectively and would bring together all of the volunteers from Western Kansas to celebrate their service, had to be reimagined this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BETTY CADORET, a Foster Grandparent from Stockton, was recognized Monday, October 12th, with a drive-thru event hosted by the Fort Hays State University Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Program held at Valley View Apartments. Betty received a “Thank You” bag for her dedication to the program.

Area fall harvest update

5 years ago By News Staff

The early Monday morning freeze will help with the drying down of the milo, so the farmers are out in the fields harvesting the rest of their fall crops. At this time the Stockton Farmers Union Elevator has taken in 385,000 bushels of milo, which is 75% of last year’s crop. Woodston Coop has only taken in 61,000 bushels at this time, which is about 20% of last year’s crop, though it should be noted that Woodston’s milo harvest started later than Stockton’s, so the numbers will be going up.