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.
The 2024 Kansas Peace Officers Association (KPOA) Firearms Competition was held at the Trigger Guard Shooting Range last Sunday and included more than $8,000 in prizes. The annual event drew over a hundred competitors from throughout the region.
existing rural business owners looking to expand. Weekly sessions will take place on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30pm.
Food trucks lined the street and music filled downtown Oxford as the Oxford Lions Club, the City of Oxford, the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, and USD 358 hosted the community’s 76th annual Watermelon Feed.
The baseball team from Botkin Care and Rehab came out on top in this year’s annual game against Wellington Health and Rehab. The event, driven by a shared love of baseball and camaraderie, brought both teams together for an afternoon of friendly competition.
On August 21st, Wellington Fire/EMS responded to a structure fire at 133 South Maize Road in Wellington. Upon arrival, the crew encountered heavy fire conditions in a detached barn on the property, along with wildland fire conditions.
During Thursday’s Chamber Coffee, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce announced Anne Brown as the winner of the 2024 Fall Festival Design Contest. Her whimsical pumpkin design will be featured on all official Fall Festival merchandise.
Every Tuesday at 7pm, VFW Post #881 in Wellington invites everyone to join in the fun at Bingo night! Last week, around 50 players competed in 15 exciting games, including a Blackout game with a large cash prize. Players can buy as many cards as they like, and daubers are available for purchase.