Rick’s Rain Report
PRECIPITATION AS OF 6 PM, MONDAY, MAY 6TH This week: 1.53” This month: 1.53” YTD: 6.89” .
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Susan’s Portrait Designs
Susan’s Portrait Designs, owned and operated by Susan Doherty, has been the trusted photographer for Wellington High School Yearbook student portraits since 1997. Each year, she crafts a new soft, mottled background, adding a touch of individuality to that year’s photos.
Pet of the Week
Bitsy is an adorable pity mix. She was removed from a bad situation but was too young and playful for the elderly rescuer to keep. She was brought to us so that she would not be euthanized and we are working hard to find her a loving home. She is 1-2 years old and weighs around 35 pounds. She loves people and attention! She has partic - ipated in playgroups and is learning how to play with others. Help us find the best home
Crusader Baseball On A Streak
The Wellington baseball team is on a eleven-game winning streak after defeating Clearwater twice at Riverfront Stadium in Wichita and following that up with a pair of wins against Buhler and Belle Plaine.
Celebrating National Space Day
Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran recently introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May 3, 2024, as National Space Day.
What’s Growing On in Sumner County: 2024 Wheat Plot Tours
Interested in learning more about this year’s wheat crop? Join area farmers, crop producers and others interested in wheat productivity at the Sumner County Wheat Plot Tour. It’s a unique opportunity to learn about the newest wheat varieties, their agronomics and how they hold up to disease challenges.
Then & Now
WELLINGTON AND THE MERIDIAN HIGHWAY Today we take for granted how well our community is connected by highways, but how did they come about? By the 1890s, long before Henry Ford’s Model T made motor-cars commonplace, bicyclists started demanding paved roads. They were joined by farmers who wanted passable roads to get their families and their goods to town, and along with city and country folks from all over, which started the “Good Roads Movement”.
Pet of the Week
Squeaky is a gorgeous domestic longhaired Calico around 11 years old. She is a wonderful companion and loves her people. If you need a furry friend to keep you company with conversation and cuddles, Squeaky is purrfect for you! Stop in this week to meet Squeaky! We are open Wednesday through Friday 3-7pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. If you are interested in adoption, please complete the online application before you come in to speed up the adoption process. We go in order of application received, so the sooner you get in your application, the better! Squeaky’s adop-
Wilson Achieves State Consideration Time in 100 Freestyle
Wellington High School freshman swimmer Alara Wilson recently earned a State consideration time in the 100 Freestyle event at the Campus High School Meet. Going into the race seeded 7th, Wilson delivered an outstanding performance, securing 6th place among 47 competitors.
Tennis Competes At Circle and El Dorado
Wellington Tennis was in action last week at El Dorado and Circle along with Augusta and Buhler. 1# Singles player Hunter Worley competing at Circle placed1 st and2# Singles player Maverick Peterson playing in El Dorado also finished in 1st place.