News
Federal Farm Payments Provide Support for Local Farmers
By Laura LombardiKansas farmers, ranchers and landowners are receiving a significant boost through federal farm safety net and conservation programs, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) distributing approximately $808 million in payments across the state.The payments include assistance through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop…
Community Happenings
Hickory Hollow: Making Improvements, Planning for Growth
By Laura LombardiHickory Hollow RV & Campground is celebrating its first year under new ownership, and the sisters behind the Wellington business are looking ahead to even more improvements.Since purchasing the former Wellington KOA Holiday Campground last October, Caroline and Jamie of Big Oak Investments and their staff have added RV sites, begun planning a…
Kids & Connections
WMS Cheer Earns Superior Ranking
The Wellington Middle School cheer team returned to Wellington with a Superior Ranking after competing at the Sunflower Spirit Showcase. Superior is the highest ranking a team can receive.Although the team acknowledged that day came with its share of nerves, jitters and emotions, the WMS Knights stepped onto the mat ready to perform. Even after…
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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…