The resignations of Superintendent Sarah Armstrong and school board member Thelma Berland were accepted by the USD 271 Board of Education members at the regular monthly meeting held on Monday, March 18th.

have announced their programs and church services for Holy Week and Easter. Everyone is encouraged to attend these services offered as part of their holiday and is welcome to attend any of the following: First Congregational Church— Easter Sunday Services at 6:00 p.m.

There is a newly-formed grassroots organization called the Conservative Alliance of Rooks County, that is now in the process of organizing their board of directors and officers. They began with a collective group of individuals who voiced concern about the direction of the state and the federal government. Their mentors from “Americans For Prosperity Kansas” are supporting all of the organization’s efforts.

The Heartland Community Foundation, which serves Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties, is accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications opened March 15 and are due Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

The Stockton Fire Department was called out twice on Monday, March 11th, for two out-of-control control burns. One burn was at P and Q Roads that started burning again after it was thought to be out.

A new business has been added to the Sentinel’s Business Directory for Keller Motors Automotive Center (785-737-5555). Keller Motors in Palco is a family-owned business that offers car sales, service, collision repair, towing, rentals, and 24/7 fuel.

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., commends USDA for announcing changes to the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) that provide additional assistance to farmers who suffer wildfire losses of winter stored forage during the winter months.

During the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 5th, the commissioners met with economic development director Roger Hrabe, who presented them with the 2023 Rooks County Airport financials.

From January 29th to February 23rd classrooms across Kansas participated in IXL's Sunflower State Sprint Competition to see who could answer the most questions correctly. The Stockton High School Sophomore class WON this competition! There were 149 classrooms across the state they competed against including Topeka High School, Shawnee Mission West High, Lansing High School, Goddard High School, and more! Stockton competed against some very large schools and came out on top!