News
A Love of the Game Leaves a Lasting Mark
Avid pickleball player Sue Denny was the driving force behind the new pickleball courts near Eisenhower Elementary School. The courts have since been named in her honor.Betty Zeka and Savannah Cornejo recently teamed up for a game on the new courts.Players of all ages and athletic abilities enjoy the sport of pickleball. By Ace FinchIt…
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
Crusaders Ground Rockets: Will Host Playoff Game
Photo by Ursula Goff Quarterback Karstin Bannister handoffs to Jon Armstrong who had 102 yards rushing on 20 carries against Rose Hill.Photo by Ursula Goff Senior Rogan Wetta, #18, keeps the ball out of the hands of the Rockets receiver.Photo by Ursula Goff The Crusader offensive line #55 Cameron Rosenburg, #77 Goran Djurovic and #79…