by Gavin Beesley, 4-H Youth Development K-State Research & Sumner Co. Extension Office The Sumner County 4-H Council is holding their annual Cookie Jar Auction during the Wheat Festival’s free Picnic in The Park event, Wednesday, July 10th, at 6 pm.
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The Wellington Fire/EMS Department provides both fire services and emergency medical services. The Department consists of the Fire/EMS Chief, shift personnel and an Administrative/ EMS Clerk.
Taylor Earl, a senior at WHS, is starting her first year as a lifeguard at the Wellington Family Aquatic Center. She was invited to try lifeguarding and she’s glad she did. Her favorite part of the job so far is “building friendships and creating bonds with others.”
On August 16, 2023, at around 6am, a large storm passed through Sumner County, resulting in numerous calls, power outages, and loss of radio communication. Watch Supervisor Stefny Cabrera and Telecommunicator Callie Ybarra were on duty as the storm began.
The Wellington Police Department, in partnership with the community, is committed to public service excellence by providing a safe and secure environment, reducing crime and the fear of crime, and protecting lives and property. Our members are dedicated to the services they provide and their actions reflect pride in the department and the community.
The City Council meeting opened with the call to order and pledge of allegiance. Reverend Kitty Shield of St.
Barton Community College has announced that Robin Hoyt from Wellington has been named to their Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.
Valentina came to us with her tiny adorable kittens! She was a wonderful mother and most of her kittens have now been adopted. She is barely an adult herself at just over a year old. Valentina has a wonderful personality, is soft and sweet and ready to meet you! Stop in this week to meet Valentina! 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! Valentina’s adoption fee is $10 o cats during her special week!
PRECIPITATION AS OF 5 PM, MONDAY, JUNE 24TH This week: 1.14” This month: 1.42” YTD: 13.09” .