2008 Wheat Festival Medallion Hunt Clues

Fireworks may be the one thing most often equated with the Fourth of July holiday, but for one local woman the holiday brings to mind something of greater personal importance — her American citizenship.

Three brothers, all Wellington High School graduates, have a vision or you could call it a sign — a big sign!

While high gas prices may be on the mind’s of travelers this holiday weekend, they are definitely on the minds of Wellington public officials.

Wellington Mayor Roger Stallbaumer, left, recognized Wellington High School Junior J’Lynn Ledesma for her recent accomplishments in track and field.

While lifting an existing ban on pit bulls, the Wellington City Council passed an amended vicious animal ordinance to strengthen penalties for owning vicious pets.