The Stockton USD 271 Board of Education held two special meetings, the first on Thursday, April 18th. At the meeting, they reviewed the findings from the Focus…
Headlines
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
The Red Line Cruisers Car Club has finalized plans for its 8th Annual Cruise Night and Car Show, which is shaping up to be another great weekend.
The event is…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
Dr. Shelbe Darnell of Plainville
Dr. Shelbe Darnell, has chiropractic offices in Plainville and Stockton. She has a Bachelor degree in Human Biology and a…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
John Hilgers with Birddog Aviation was at the Rooks County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, April 23rd, to inform the commissioners that the FAA has…
What's Happening
Apr 30, 2024 - 22:45
Mt. Vernon Cemetery #8 Annual Meeting May 8 at 1 p.m. at the Cemetery.
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
The Red Line Cruisers Car Club has finalized plans for its 8th Annual Cruise Night and Car Show, which is shaping up to be another great weekend.
The event is…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
The 2024 Northwest Kansas Agritourism Informational Meeting is being held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th at Brief-Space in Hays, Kansas.…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
The St. Thomas Catholic Church, through donations by the Altar Society, Knights of Columbus and Parish Council, is sponsoring the movie “Cabrini” at the Nova…
Sports
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
MONDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE
Week 28
Wishful Thinkin’ 37-19
183 Lanes 37-19
Bull City Alley Cats 34-22
Reed Farm 33-23
Lickety Splits 29-27
Bi-Polar…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
The Regional sites for the various spring sports have been announced by KSHSAA, and the Stockton Track team will travel to Washington for the 1A Regional,…
Apr 23, 2024 - 10:21
MONDAY NIGHT MIXED LEAGUE
Week 26
183 Lanes 34-18
Bull City Alley Cats 33-19
Wishful Thinkin’ 33-19
Lickety Splits 29-23
Reed Farm 29-23
Bi-Polar…
Apr 23, 2024 - 10:21
The 2024-2025 Stockton Junior High Cheer Team who will be on the sidelines cheering at the Tiger sports events are Harper Lowry, Remy Muir, Corbyn Glendening,…
Courts
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week of April 22nd through April 28th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 261, 9-1-1 Calls 11,…
Apr 16, 2024 - 14:17
The call log for the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office for the week of April 1st through April 7th reads as follows: Administrative Calls 359, 9-1-1 Calls 26, Non-…
Apr 16, 2024 - 14:17
(If the Stockton Sentinel is ever inaccurate in its reporting of District Court news, we will gladly print a retraction and correction.)
Midland Credit…
Apr 9, 2024 - 10:28
The following fines were received in Stockton Municipal Court: Daryl G. Cooper, Hill City, and Bailee L. Cunningham, Glen Elder, each paid $208 for careless…
Kansas Klips
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
Police in Kansas find five-month-old abducted from Minnesota
DICKINSON COUNTY—Law enforcement in Kansas located an abducted child in Dickinson County. Just…
Apr 23, 2024 - 10:21
Forty-nine animals confiscated from Kansas home
RENO COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating after sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in…
Apr 16, 2024 - 14:17
Mountain goat rescued from overpass ledge in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MO.—Firefighters were called on Monday, April 8th, after people spotted a mountain goat…
Apr 9, 2024 - 10:28
Hays police investigating death of five-month-old
ELLIS COUNTY—Just after noon on Tuesday, April 2nd, emergency personnel were dispatched to the Roadway Inn,…
Opinion
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
* The NFL Draft was held over the weekend. I love watching it, but I really love the movie “Draft Day” with Kevin Costner. If you haven’t seen it, check out…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
Dear Editor:
As one of, if not the largest employer in Rooks County, everyone should always be interested in the annual meeting and election of the Board of…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
Dear Kaye,
Firstly, I want to acknowledge your response to my 'Letter to the Editor.' I appreciate your use of genuine sources and information from reliable…
Apr 23, 2024 - 10:21
The 'Letter to the Editor' in the April 11th issue of the Stockton Sentinel was very sad.
To quote several alumni that read this and reached out to me (this…
Community
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
STILL KICKING. It's one of the most debated events in God's Word. In 1 Samuel 28, Saul and Israel are again staging a war with the Philistines. We read, 'When…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
'Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so.' These are the opening lyrics of a wellknown hymn, often taught to children early in life. It is so…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
We received a half inch of rain over the weekend after all the warnings of high wind, hail, and tornadoes. I know those things happened in other locations, and…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
The Hobart Homemakers FCE ladies met on April 22, 2024, at 7 pm at the Stockton Church of the Restoration. The meeting was called to order, and we recited the…
Yesteryear
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
Approximately 40 people had gathered at Stockton City Hall to visit with Wes Bainter of Bainter Construction of Hoxie about an independent living complex for…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
And So They Say: Elvin Keiswetter: “I don’t think most people had much trouble with Daylight Savings Time this year, but Raleigh Fenton set his clocks back and…
Apr 30, 2024 - 16:47
Floyd Morain, a 15-yearold boy, was seriously injured by the accidental discharge of a 410 shotgun at the family home on Wednesday. Floyd and his cousin, Allen…
Obituaries
May 2, 2024 - 18:24
Ned Dee Colburn of Plainville passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton at the age of 92.
He was born on September 17,…
Apr 28, 2024 - 12:00
Former Stockton resident Robert “Bob” L. Brungardt, 84, of Seward, Neb., passed away on November 8, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebr., at the age of 84 years.
He was…
Apr 28, 2024 - 11:36
Lois E. Cooper, 90, of Lucas, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Hospice House of Reno County in Hutchinson.
She was born on November 20, 1933,…
Apr 25, 2024 - 18:33
Therean L. Towns, of Palco, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Redbud Village in Plainville.
He was born August 24, 1936, in Palco to Russell and Edna…
Extension News & Insight
Apr 2, 2024 - 12:58
This past winter was unseasonably warm for most of the continental U.S. and this trend has continued into the spring. Many of you may have noticed plants…
Mar 26, 2024 - 10:16
Alfalfa weevil control is problematic in Kansas for several reasons, but first and foremost is the weather. Alfalfa weevils are incredible weather insects,…
Mar 19, 2024 - 08:52
There are fewer than 2 million farms in the United States according to the USDA Census of Agriculture released last month, down from a peak of just under 7…
Mar 12, 2024 - 14:39
Although the upcoming grazing season may be hard to picture at this point, it’s not too early to begin making preparations. Among those preparations is…
Legislative News
Apr 14, 2024 - 21:40
Senate Highlights – Weekly overview
This week was the last week of legislative activity before VETO session. Early Saturday morning, the Senate gaveled…
Mar 31, 2024 - 22:58
SENATE HIGHLIGHTS - WEEKLY OVERVIEW
The Kansas Senate completed a whirlwind three days of floor action debating more than 40 bills ending after 5PM on…
Mar 25, 2024 - 19:31
2024 SENATE SCENE WEEK ELEVEN
SENATE HIGHLIGHTS - WEEKLY OVERVIEW
This week the Senate concluded committee meetings; there are a total of 16 standing…
Mar 18, 2024 - 12:25
2024 SENATE SCENE WEEK 10
It may seem hard to believe, but the legislature is now fully ten weeks into its session and has just two weeks remaining prior…