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USA Connections Customers Notified of Data Breach

By Laura LombardiLocal customers of internet and cable TV provider USA Connections who use Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments to pay their bills have received written notices that their personal…

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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…

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Kansas Election Makes History

Poll workers Anissa Beasinger and Jill Dejarnett check in voters at the Raymond Frye Complex.Poll workers commented on the long lines and steady stream of voters throughout the day. Poll worker Betty Zeka noticed an increase in the number of first-time voters.Poll workers commented on the long lines and steady stream of voters throughout the…

Community Happenings

WHS Presents Neil Simon’s Fools

By Laura LombardiThe Wellington High School Drama Department is excited to present Fools, a comedy by American playwright, screenwriter and author Neil Simon.Known as the king of Broadway comedy, Simon’s two-act comic fable will offer audiences a hilarious night of entertainment over the next two weekends. The production will feature two separate casts, with Cast…

Kids & Connections

Sumner County Toy Run Delivers Christmas Hope

The 35th Annual Sumner County Toy Run brought in more than $9,500 worth of toys and monetary donations for Operation Holiday. By Laura LombardiDespite the threat of rain, the 35th Annual Sumner County Toy Run rolled out of Belle Plaine at noon on Saturday, October 31. Santa and his fellow riders dedicated this year’s run…

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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…

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USA Connections Customers Notified of Data Breach

By Laura LombardiLocal customers of internet and cable TV provider USA Connections who use Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments to pay their bills have received written notices that their personal and banking information was compromised…

Conversations

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…

Wellington’s People

Local Chef Earns Seventh Place at World Food Championships

By Laura LombardiLocal chef Mike Castaneda recently took his culinary talents to Indianapolis to compete in the World Food Championships, returning for another year of competition. This year, he competed in the vegetarian category and…