As you stroll downtown enjoying the scarecrows and fall displays, be sure to stop by The National Depression Glass Museum. In the front window, you’ll find a display that’s both rare and beautiful — nearly 200 pieces of colorful, iridescent stretch glass from The Stretch Glass Society’s William Crowl Collection.
Through its Concern for Community Fund, Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative recently donated $8,000 to Wellington First Christian Church for the replacement of its baptismal unit. The church also opens the unit for use by other congregations in the area, extending the impact of this gift beyond its own members.
AAR - Component Services in Wellington recently welcomed U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R–Kansas) during a series of visits across the 4th District.
On October 5, Mike Scanlon will pedal both the North and South Loops of the Cottonwood Trail in Arkansas City, followed by a ride on the Prairie Sunset Trail out of Garden Plain the next morning. The rides are part of a month-long, 700-mile cycling journey across Kansas called Ride for Resilience, which launched September 15 and continues through October 15.
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin a field survey along U.S. 81 in Wellington on or about September 22.
If you’re looking for a day filled with fresh flavors, local charm, and a peek behind the scenes of a few local area farms, the Border Queen Harvest Hub has you covered. The 2025 Oxford Area Farm Tours are set for Saturday, September 13, and everyone is invited to come out and explore.
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The Jason Boyd Band brought high energy to Memorial Hall on Saturday, August 23, performing a benefit concert in support of the Wellington Baseball Association (WBA) along with the Wellington Youth Football and Cheer organizations. It was a true family affair, as young and old alike filled the dance floor in front of the stage while Boyd entertained the crowd with his signature mix of red-dirt and classic country music.
The 7th Annual Wellington Fire Golf Classic teed off last Saturday at the Wellington Golf Club, and despite a rainy start to the day, forty-five teams showed up ready to compete in the community’s largest scholarship golf tournament. The weather didn’t dampen spirits as golfers played through the drizzle, supporting a cause that benefits local students pursuing careers in public safety.
Oxford-based Flying Toad Farms, a member of the Border Queen Harvest Hub, set up a produce stand in front of the Chisholm Trail Museum last Monday and plans to continue offering fresh produce there each week from 4 to 6:30 pm for the next couple of months. Shoppers on Monday found a spread of locally grown watermelons, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and a variety of squash, with cantaloupe expected to be available next week.