The one-cent sales tax for the Stockton City Swimming Pool began on January 1st, 2017. The new pool opened that summer on Tuesday, July 25th. The generated tax increase was estimated between $13,500.00 to $14,500.00 a month and would more than cover the bond payments for the pool. Since then, the sales tax has been increasing steadily to more than cover the payments.

The local car club, Plainville Red Line Cruisers, is planning its Fall Cruise Night & Poker Run for Saturday, October 21, in Plainville. The event, which runs from 5:00 p.m.

Please note that the annual Stockton FFA Goblin’s Glory extravaganza will be held on Friday, October 27th, in the gyms of Stockton High School. Make plans to attend this night of spooky fun.

The Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 10th, started with an executive session with emergency management director Butch Post at his request to discuss non-elected personnel. After the session, Post gave the commissioners an update on the County’s emergency operations plan.

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Join Oklahoma and Missouri Small Ruminant Specialists, Dr. Hart and Dr. Salinas-Gonsalez, to learn strategies for integrated pest management of parasites in small ruminants (sheep and goats), with an option to receive FAMACHA© certification.

The Todd Becker Foundation, a nationally recognized high school assembly group is bringing their presentation, “Hear the Story. Be Moved.” to Hill City High School on October 25, 2023.

Dix Angus Ranch, Stockton, ranked as seventh largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in Kansas with the American Angus Association during fiscal year 2023, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. Angus breeders across the nation in 2023 registered 300,761 head of Angus cattle. “Our Association members lead the industry in adopting new technology and breeding the most problem-free cattle for their customers,” McCully said. “Cattlemen across the country continue to find registered Angus seedstock are the most profitable option for their herd.”

Jessie Tien, the Occupational Therapist at Rooks County Health Center (RCH), has been selected as a NextGen Under30 awardee in the healthcare category. NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push the boundaries in demonstrating talent, drive, and service to their communities.