The new owners of this Bombardier Challenger 300 flew to our airport to train and get fuel for the aircraft before returning to Georgia. The popular super-midsize jet was designed for business and personal travel with a 3,100-nautical-mile range and a cruise speed of up to 540.
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Last week, the Wild Plains Wind Energy Center, a wind farm under construction by NextEra Energy Resources, began receiving delivery of the components needed to build 109 turbines. The project is expected to be completed and operational by March 2025.
Wellington High School alumna Kate Haines was recently honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with an academic scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. Haines, who is studying Animal Science, is the recipient of the Ben & Alma Grant Scholarship.
After winning their first two varsity meets, WHS competed in an 8 team invitational that was highly competitive. They placed 2nd overall and brought home the second place plaque.
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The Sumner County Historical & Genealogical Society hosted Ken Spurgeon who presented “The Border Wars: Conflict in Kansas and Missouri During the Civil War”, at Cowley College. Members of the community filled the room to learn more about “Bleeding Kansas” as Spurgeon explained how two different ideologies fought to gain control of the state, the abolitionists who wanted to end slavery, and those who were pro-slavery and wanted to extend it further westward.
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commission room of the Sumner County Courthouse. Those present were Chairman John Cooney, Commissioner Jim Newell and Commissioner Steve Warner. Also present was County Clerk Debra A. Norris. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sumner County Health Department’s successful Baby Shower moved into Memorial Stadium this year to accommodate more vendors, training classes and displays. “This event was organized for new and expectant parents, grandparents, and family members.
You would have to live under a rock to not know this week’s item! It is, of course, a soda bottle, but this particular bottle has a long local history. Embossed on the side of the glass soda bottle are the words “Gasper Bros. Bottling Works Wellington, Kansas”.