Two different Community Theater casts shared the timeless tale of Charlie Brown’s search for the true meaning of Christmas last weekend in Memorial Auditorium. “My Dad really likes Charlie Brown ”,said Ava Erber who portrayed Lucy.
In a world filled with the latest gadgets and trends, a timeless tradition continues to thrive, cherished by those who seek to give something truly magical and enduring - books. As Christmas draws near, the tradition of giving books resurfaces, carrying with it the spirit of wonder, imagination, and the gift of stories.
Kori Boyd and Kiersten Theurer, dedicated members of the Sumner County Community Drug Action Team (SCCDAT), recently participated in a threeday conference hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Last Friday afternoon, Larry Norris delivered this year’s Christmas tree downtown. It was installed in a new location this year in Heritage Park next to Memorial Auditorium.
WHS students graduating in the Class of 2028 will do so after accomplishing several new graduation requirements. In four years, seniors will be required to have a half-credit in financial literacy, an elective in a STEM field and a half-credit in a communications class.
The Kansas Star Casino, through their solely-funded non-profit organization Kansas All-Star program, recently donated hundreds of brandnew coats, hats, gloves, sweaters, shoes, socks, and more to the Wellington Elementary Schools.
December is finally here! Are you ready for all the exciting activities this month holds? The Library is a busy place too, and we invite you to join in the fun! Our free gift wrapping station is ready! On your way home from shopping, stop by the Library to wrap your gifts. Come in and enjoy a warm cup of coffee or cocoa on Fridays before Christmas.
It was finally Christmastime, the best time of the year. The houses were strung with tiny colored lights, their windows shining with the warm yellow glow only Christmas could bring. The scents of pine needles and hot cocoa mingled together, wafting through the air, and the sweet sounds of Christmas could be heard in the distance… Looking for ways to get in the Christmas spirit?
The American Library Association recently published a national survey entitled “Gen Z and Millennials: How They Use Public Libraries and Identify Through Media Use”. Among a number of interesting facts was that people ages 40 and younger, although not identifying themselves as readers, use the public library at higher rates than the previous generation.
The Sumner County Sheriff Department’s Annual “Shop With A Hero” event will be held on Saturday, December 16th, from 11am to 1pm at the Wellington Walmart.