Headlines
Mar 5, 2021 - 14:24
Rooks County continues to see a decrease in new COVID-19 cases throughout the county. This week, the absenteeism rate is at 0.8% above the baseline from 2019-…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
The news reports are shocking: Homeowners in Texas opening their utility bills, to find a years’ worth of charges on one month’s bill—sometimes more. The bills…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
On Sunday, February 14th, the City of Stockton was notified from Kansas Municipal Energy Association, which was notified from Southwest Power Pool that if a…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
Jessica Ambrosier of Norton, Kansas, a junior in animal science and industry at Kansas State University, has been awarded the Matthew Kent Stamper Memorial…
What's Happening
Mar 3, 2021 - 18:35
The USD 271 Stockton Grade School Preschool Child Find and Enrollment will be held on Friday, March 19th.
The District will be pre-enrolling for their three-…
Mar 3, 2021 - 18:22
The Motion Dance Team will have a To-Go Meal Fundraiser on Monday, March 8th at the dance studio (old train shop) beginning at 5:30 p.m. They are taking orders…
Mar 3, 2021 - 18:16
The third annual Production Sale is set for Monday, March 8th at the Heartland Regional Stockyards in Plainville, Kansas starting at 1:00 p.m. Dix Angus Ranch…
Mar 3, 2021 - 18:08
Hamit Auction will be calling an auction on Saturday, March 6th at 10:00 a.m. at the Nova Theatre (517 East Main) in Stockton. Selling at public auction will…
Sports
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
Trailing 53-50 as time was running out in last Thursday’s sub-state quarterfinal game against Rock Hills in Mankato, Stockton junior Olivia Dix launched a…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
The Stockton Tigers advanced to the semifinal round of the Class 1A, Div. I Sub-State Basketball Tournament after defeating the Rawlins County Buffaloes 62-51…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
BOWLERETTE
Cikanek Law Breakers 18-10
WWB 15-13
Stockton Medical Clinic 12-16
Hamit Auction 11-17
High Game Scratch: Erin Balthazor 169, Tonya Long 159,…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
In their final games of the regular season last Tuesday in Phillipsburg, the Stockton Tigers were handedly defeated by the host Panthers. The Lady Tigers were…
Courts
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s office for the week of February 22nd through February 28th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 316, 9-1-1 Calls…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
On February 6, at 8:40 a.m., Erin Balthazor, age 31, of Stockton, was westbound on K-24 Highway near 8 Road when she struck two deer, resulting in minor damage…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
The following traffic fines were received since Feb. 11, 2021 in Rooks County District Court for speeding: Roberto Alarcon, $153; Mary Allison Gilliland, $162…
Feb 23, 2021 - 19:33
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week of February 15th through February 21st reads as follows: Administrative Calls 260, 9-1-1 Calls…
Kansas Klips
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
270 acres of grassland burned along U.S. 183
ELLIS COUNTY — Ellis County fire crews battled 13 fires in the last week of February, including a grass fire…
Feb 23, 2021 - 19:33
KBI: 15-year-old dead after shooting in Lincoln County
LINCOLN — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday, Feb. 15…
Feb 17, 2021 - 02:04
Hays teen with cancer ‘attends’ Super Bowl with Mahomeses
HAYS — Sophia Linenberger might not have been able to watch her beloved Chiefs play in Super Bowl LV…
Feb 10, 2021 - 14:00
Paying it forward
SALINA — Smiles and hugs were abundant at the Dillons store on Planet Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 30, after Joyce Fell, of Minneapolis,…
Opinion
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
* Hey, who remembers Mr. Shier’s junior high English class? Do you all remember when we had to memorize the poem “Daffodils” by William Woodsworth? If nothing…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
Several times in my life I have kept a diary; but I could never keep it up and rarely made it through a month or two, let alone a year. I kept a diary…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
Dear Editor:
Congratulations to the 7 girls on the Lady Tiger Basketball Team on their big win at Mankato. Trailing most of the time and 7 points behind with…
Feb 23, 2021 - 19:33
Dear Editor:
I would like to commend the city employees who worked and may still be working to keep power continuing in the city of Stockton. Due to the cold…
Community
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
The menus for the week beginning Monday, March 8th, are as follows: Monday—Swiss steak, rice, California blend vegetables, bread, mixed fruit. Tuesday—Chicken…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
During the regular weekly meeting of the Rooks County Commission held on Tuesday, February 23rd, deputy clerk Laurie Montgomery informed the commissioners that…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
Come in and check us out!!
New titles in the library for adults are:
• “Fatal Deception” by April Hunt
• “Undercover Kitty”by Sofie Ryan
• “A Simple Murder…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
Houseguests in the home of Dee and Sheila Latham the past week were Sheila’s two sisters, Geoff and Sharon Morneau, Denver, Colo., and Donna Weidler and…
Yesteryear
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
* And So They Say: Hazel Larson: “You know what the first thing is that I read in the Record? The ads.” Everett Hughes: “It is not much wonder that dogs bark…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY WINNERS had been announced by the Stockton VFW and Auxiliary in March of 1994. Pictured are presenter Virginia Doughty, Amy McBride (…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
After keeping the Stockton area in suspense for weeks, Jalia Mahjah Creighton finally arrived on Feb. 19, to claim the title of New Year’s Baby 2007. Justin…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
Claimants for the distinction of being the first woman justice of the peace elected in Kansas are appearing. Miss Clara Arnold of Nickerson elected in 1921 had…
Obituaries
Mar 4, 2021 - 17:19
Helen Marie Breckenridge, age 93, of Independence, Mo., peacefully left this earthly life on March 1, 2021, surrounded by family.
Helen was born October 21,…
Mar 4, 2021 - 16:25
A Memorial Service for former Woodston and Norton resident, Velma Mae Grimes, age 89, Westmoreland, has been set for Saturday, March 20th, 2021, at the…
Mar 3, 2021 - 16:38
Shannon Lee (Stagner) Larsen, age 73, Plainville, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021, at her daughter's home.
She was born March 11, 1947, to Dale and…
Mar 3, 2021 - 16:22
Rita Mae Younker, age 84, Plainville, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Redbud Village in Plainville.
She was born on September 15, 1936, to George…
Extension News & Insight
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
Normally we are concerned with cold damage to fruit buds as they break dormancy in the spring. However, this year, people are concerned that the extreme cold…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
Mom had a big orchard. Lots of apricot, apple, peach, and cherry trees. My favorite were the cherry trees. With the unpredictable springs, yo-yo weather and…
Mar 2, 2021 - 19:45
In recent days I’ve been catching up on chores I decided to put on hold during our recent weather, which caused temperatures to plummet, the sky to appear gray…
Feb 24, 2021 - 17:34
The extremely cold temperatures observed in Kansas in mid-February 2021 have the potential to cause winterkill to the winter wheat crop. However, several…
Legislative News
Feb 24, 2021 - 17:47
Hello from Topeka! What a difference a week makes, as we have seen a temperature shift of nearly 70 degrees. This is not only hard on us humans, but for our…
Feb 24, 2021 - 17:40
Senate Highlights
This week marked the sixth week of session with the first half of the legislative session almost behind us. As we approach “turn-around” the…
Feb 11, 2021 - 11:03
Hello from Topeka! The situation with Kansas Department of Labor continues to take much of the focus of our time here. I have had many conversations, received…
Feb 9, 2021 - 16:29
The Kansas Senate finished a busy fourth week of session with committee meetings and bills coming forward. The Senate held floor debate on Monday and Thursday…
