Kim Rutledge, a distinguished graduate of Wellington High School’s Class of 1993, joined other esteemed alumni as she was inducted into the Crusader Wall of Recognition during last Wednesday’s Class Day events. Rutledge was born with a significant physical disability and this life experience has led her work as a nationally recognized leader in the disability community.
Parents, family and friends joined the Class of 2024 last Wednesday night to celebrate their special accomplishments, acknowledge their many successes and witness the presentation of a number of scholarships.
About 20 teams signed up to compete in the 18th Annual Walleye/Wiper Tournament at Wellington Lake last Saturday. Sponsors donated prizes.
By Randy V Hein, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent K-State Research & Sumner Co. Extension Office The K-State Research & Sumner County Extension Office has partnered with Cowley College to host a series of “Farm Talk” programs to provide current information relevant to local farmers and ranchers.
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On Monday, May 20th, the Wellington Street Department will begin spraying for mosquitos and will continue the task throughout the week. The areas covered include: Monday, May 20th: A Street - West of Vandenburgh Wednesday, May 22nd: B Street - South of Harvey from Vandenburgh to Woodlawn Friday, May 24th: C Street - North of Harvey from Vandenburgh to Hargis Creek Watershed Normal spraying hours are from 6 – 9:30pm.
Youths aged 14 or 15 planning to do farm work for someone other than a parent or guardian, are required by the U.S. Department of Labor to take a tractor safety course.
The Sumner County Historical & Genealogical Society is hosting “The Trail of Tears: The Indian Removal Act of 1830” a free presentation by Jason Felihkatubbe on Monday, May 20th at 6:30pm at Cowley College.
In the final regular season doubleheader a talented Mulvane team managed to snap the Crusader’s 11 game winning streak in Game 1 on Senior Night. Wellington dropped the first game 13-1, but their bats bounced back to give the Dukes the win in Game 2 by a score of 6-0.
On May 4th, Alara Wilson participated in her last regular-season swim meet of 2024 with the Winfield Vikings at the Andover High School Girls Invitational. Emerging as the dominant team’s standout freshman, she contributed a notable 16 points to their victorious finish.