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Body COOLING OFF, COUNTRY STYLE — kids splash and play in a stock tank at the Rooks County Free Fair, a scene captured by a reader hoping to stir fond memories of fairs gone by. Do any of you remember these days?

Body A COLORFUL KICKOFF TO THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR— a rainbow stretches over Stockton schools and Tiger Stadium after a welcome rain shower Monday evening, offering a bright sign on the eve of the first day of the 2025-26 school year. (Photo courtesy of Alexa Rogers)

Body The Stockton Fire Department was called out early Sunday morning, August 10th, at approximately 2:30 a.m. to Apartment B1 at Valley View Apartments in Stockton.

Body Nex-Tech has announced the recipients of the “Break the Rules” Scholarship. This unique program stands apart from traditional scholarships, inviting high school seniors to express their passions creatively.

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Body Submitted by Bill Scala The Tuesday night men’s playing group played shamble on the 5th. Twenty- two players competed. The winning team was Kevin, Chris, Trent, David, and Jeremy. Kelly won the Longest Putt, which Ruder Oil Co sponsored.

Body Phone: 785-994-6370 (home) or 785-476-5206 (cell) What a great end to Fair Week with a generous 1.90 inches of rain early Sunday. I woke up around 1:30 a.m.

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