Introducing the New Utility Payment Portal!
Paying your utility bill just got easier with the City of Wellington’s new online portal. Residents can access it directly at municipalonlinepayments.
Community Happenings
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KDOT Greenlights Bid for US Highway 160 Renovation
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has given the green light to a significant project aimed at improving U.S. Highway 160. The approved bid will facilitate the mill and overlay of the highway stretching from the Sumner County to Harper County lines, reaching the western boundary of Wellington.
Chamber Calendar
Thursday, January 4th 10am Chamber Coffee at Memorial Auditorium. All are welcome! This week’s host/sponsor is Madi Weber, an agent with Spence, Cassidy & Associates Insurance.
Rick’s Rain Report
AS OF MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024 Week: 0.0” Month (December): 3.9” YTD (2023): 31.94” Wellington’s average annual precipitation is 34.7” .
Staying Cool With Advanced Technology
JUNE 7, 2023 In the early 1900’s, the Wellington Ice Plant and Cold Storage business on South G Street helped local residents stay cool by producing 30 tons of ice every day. The problem? Ice melts, so homes and businesses during that era needed a new block of ice delivered to them each day to keep things cool.
Buzz From the Beehive
Looking for a fun adventure to start off your New Year? Consider joining us for a festive weekend at The Hive Retreat House. Pack a bag and any projects you would enjoy working on for a few days.
Border Queen Harvest Hub Launches in Sumner County
In a collaborative effort between Vision Caldwell and Shop Kansas Farms, a community-driven food distribution system has emerged to bolster local food production and processing within Sumner County. This initiative not only supports local suppliers but also grants them access to local, regional, and national consumers.
Cowley College Chat
As everyone enjoys the winter break, I am excited to share a few details from a recent Economic Impact Analysis with data compiled from fiscal year 2021-22. The study measured how Cowley College impacts the local and regional economy.
It’s A Wrap!
Last week marked the successful conclusion of Operation Holiday, where dedicated volunteers fulfilled Christmas wishes for 97 families and 235 children in Sumner County, providing gifts, clothes, and other requested items.
Stretch Glass At The Museum
Before the museum closes for annual cleaning on December 30th, I would encourage you to come by and see our beautiful collection of Stretch Glass. Stretch Glass is “iridized” glass which means it has been reheated after the application of metallic sprays has been added.