News
Exploring Stories of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
By Laura LombardiThe Wellington Public Library will host a special presentation exploring the experiences of a new generation of veterans and the importance of preserving their stories.Murl Riedel, a retired major in the Kansas Army National Guard who currently serves as chief of staff for the Kansas Highway Patrol in Topeka, will present “A New…
Community Happenings
Downtown Tradition Grows with Holiday Sip & Shop
By Laura LombardiThe annual Trouvaille Hair & Skin “Holiday Sip & Shop” will return to downtown Wellington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 14.What began several years ago as an effort by Julie Russell to bring a handful of downtown businesses together and encourage holiday shopping close to home has grown into a…
Kids & Connections
Treats, Costumes and Community
Cowboys and cowgirls, snow queens and dinosaurs all gathered in downtown Wellington for the annual “Trick or Treat Down the Street” community Halloween celebration.Despite a light sprinkle, thousands of costumed children and their parents filled Washington Avenue, making their way from Memorial Auditorium to The Wellington Daily News and collecting plenty of Halloween goodies along…
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Sports
Lady Crusaders Have Record-Setting Season
Wellington defeated Ulysses to advance to the championship match. Viviene Wright recorded three aces and nine kills against Ulysses.Front-row hitters (from left) seniors Dru Zeka (#8), Addy Wilson (#4) and Blyss Johnson (#1). By Ace FinchOne of the most successful seasons in Lady Crusader volleyball history ended at Sub-State in McPherson last week. The KSHSAA…