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The Fast That the Lord Desires! Isaiah 58:1-12 Fasting as a religious observance was common throughout all periods of Hebrew history. Before the exile, the only Fast referred to in the Pentateuch was the Day of Atonement.

Matt Saindon of Saindon Farms, LLC has been selected as the 2025 Key Bankers Soil Conservation Award recipient, recognizing his family’s long-standing commitment to responsible land stewardship and sustainable agricultural practices in Rooks County.

Average gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.43/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,329 stations in Kansas. Prices in Kansas are 4.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 38.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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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