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League bowling at 183 Lanes starting soon!

3 years ago By News Staff

ATTENTION, BOWLERS! The 2020-2021 season at 183 Lanes in Stockton is about ready to start! The schedule will be as follows: * Wednesdays starting September 9th—Women’s Bowling at 7:00 p.m. * Thursdays starting September 10th—Men’s Bowling at 7:30 p.m.

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Carmen Bray-George Benefit this Saturday, August 15th

3 years ago By News Staff

Just a reminder that the Carmen Bray- George Benefit this Saturday, August 15th at 5:00 p.m. at the Natoma City Park. (In case of inclement weather the dinner for Carmen, who has been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, will be at the Community Center.) There will be meals-to-go, and social distancing will be practiced.

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PRIDE & Chamber meetings to be held Tuesday, July 14th

3 years ago By News Staff

The monthly Stockton PRIDE meeting will be held at Stockton City Hall during the noon hour on Tuesday, July 14th. The Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. at 183 Lanes. Hope to see you there!

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Join PRIDE in the Stockton City Park every Monday in July

3 years ago By News Staff

July is National Parks and Recreation Month and Stockton PRIDE is once again encouraging people to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors! So, PRIDE is inviting everyone to join in some family-fun, outdoor activities to celebrate the month down at the Stockton City Park every Monday in July at 7:00 p.m.

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First Responders Appreciation Day set for Saturday, July 11th

3 years ago By News Staff

In appreciation to all the First Responders for the tireless work they do, a First Responders Appreciation Day will be held on the Nina Desaire farm located at 3884 P Road (3/4 of a mile off of Highway 18) in Damar, Kansas. (Look for the balloons and streamers at the turnoff.) The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a meal and drinks to be served throughout the day. There will be pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, garden fresh macaroni salad, pork and beans, chips, watermelon, water, tea, coffee and lemonade. Also, there will be games and fun for the entire family! So come early and stay late, or drop by for a few minutes and thank our heroes!

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The Rooks County Free Fair Office is open!

3 years ago By News Staff

The Rooks County Free Fair is just around the corner, so that means the Fair Office is now open in anticipation of the annual event! Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call 785-425- 7189 for information and updates about this year’s Fair!

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Commodity distributions for Stockton this Friday

3 years ago By News Staff

There will be a government surplus commodities distribution this Friday for those in the Stockton area. The distribution will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall. You are asked to please enter through the front door at 314 Main Street

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Trial date set in Plainville Livestock check-kiting case

3 years ago By News Staff

(The following story by Christina Janney appeared June 9 on Hays Post)

A trial date has been set for a couple that has been charged in a check-kiting scheme that allegedly cost banks millions of dollars.

Tyler Gillum and his wife, Camden Gillum, were charged in May 2019 in federal court with carrying out a check-kiting scheme.

Ranchers who sold cattle at two sales at the now-bankrupt Plainville Livestock Commission waited almost 10 months for payment while the financial fallout from the company's bankruptcy was sorted out.

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Root Beer and Cherry Limeade Stockton PRIDE Fundraiser this Friday, June 19th

3 years ago By News Staff

Cool off with a root beer float or cherry limeade during Cruise Night this Friday, June 19th. Stockton PRIDE will be hosting this fundraiser at the Stockton Sentinel window. See you there!

(Look for the ad in this week’s edition.)

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June PRIDE winners announced

3 years ago By News Staff

The Stockton PRIDE winners for the month of June are (Residence) Zach and Jen Kesler at 920 South Second and (Business) Stockton Grade School at 210 North Cypress. Congratulations! To nominate your choices, please text them to 785-639-1556 or email them to amberm@snbks.com.