Quartermania Fundraiser to Benefit Sumner County 4-H
The Sumner County 4-H program is gearing up for a night of food, fun, and fundraising with its upcoming Quartermania event on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Raymond Frye Complex, 320 N.
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Tradition And Talent Shine At The State Fair
The 2025 Kansas State Fair kicked off on September 5th and ran until September 14th, capping the 112th anniversary of the event and welcoming 300,784 guests! The fair featured classic Kansan exhibits as well as novel, live performances.
Here They Are—Your 2025 Homecoming Duchess Nominees
Wellington High School has announced this year’s Fall Homecoming Duchess candidates, and it’s time to celebrate our outstanding nominees: (L-R) Cruz Cornejo, Natalie Burnett, Kylan Gregory, Claire Ginter, and Elle Wright.
From Gardens to Grand Champions: Wellington FFA Excels at State Fair
The Kansas State Fair opened last Friday to one of its biggest opening weekends in recent years, drawing more than 102,000 people through the gates. Among the crowds were Wellington High School FFA students, who not only joined the festivities but also brought home an impressive collection of honors.
Bushels of Fun With Scarecrow Contest
It’s that time of year — when downtown light poles get a seasonal makeover with straw bales, plaid shirts, and maybe even a pumpkin head or two! The 6th Annual Scarecrow Light Pole Decorating Contest is here, and it’s time to let your imagination run wild. Whether you’re a business, school club, organization, or simply someone who loves the magic of fall, this is the perfect opportunity to design a scarecrow that will stop people in their tracks and make them smile.
Local Radio, Local Pride: Thunder Country Covers Crusaders
When the Crusaders take the field under the historic Sellers Park Stadium lights on Friday, September 5th, fans at home won’t miss a moment of the action. Local radio station KLEY will be there live, bringing color commentary and all the excitement this football season has to offer.
Rountree to Receive American FFA Degree
The National FFA Organization recently announced that 2024 Wellington High School graduate Tatum Rountree will receive her American FFA Degree this October at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, IN. The American FFA Degree is the highest honor a member can achieve in the organization, and it represents years of commitment, leadership, and agricultural excellence.
Free Tuition for Cowley Classes
Area high school students are invited to take advantage of Excel in CTE, a state-funded program that provides tuition-free access to college-level technical courses.
Janzen Enters National Youth Athlete Competition
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson has teamed up with the Why Not You Foundation and the V Foundation for Cancer Research to search for the next Youth Athlete of the Year. And, that rising star may just come from right here in Wellington.
USD 353 Welcomes New Instructional Strategists
Last week, members of the USD 353 Board of Education were introduced to three very special additions to the district’s team. Susan Topping, Amanda Yager, and LuAnne McGuirk were announced as USD 353’s new Instructional Strategists—brand-new, district-wide positions created for the 2025-26 school year.