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Monica the Indian Rhino hasn’t had any major changes this week as she approaches the end of her pregnancy. She and the baby both seem to be doing well.

The Sumner County Economic Development Commission is an active member of the Kansas Economic Development Alliance (KEDA). KEDA is a statewide, non-profit organization that focuses on economic growth and development in Kansas.

The choice to spay or neuter your pet is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make for your pet’s long-term health - and your wallet. Based on the medical records of more than 70,000 animal patients, a University of Georgia study found that the life expectancy of neutered male dogs was 13.8% longer.

Congratulations to Christian Buckman who was recently named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. .

At the library in the museum, I was enjoying myself looking through some of the old books about our community’s local history. I came across a wonderful booklet written by Mrs. Marie VanDeventer, one of our past museum presidents.

Thursday, Feb. 2 Chamber Coffee, 10am in Memorial Auditorium, with host Homestead Assisted Living.

A large group of female athletes have proudly represented Wellington High School over the years and today is the perfect opportunity to celebrate them. February 1st is National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Last Friday, students at Washington Elementary celebrated Kansas Day with a jam-packed morning of fun activities, facts about Kansas broadcast over the intercom, classrooms with educational Kansas themed displays and a live music performance.

Hello and welcome. Still curious about that rooster shaped thing from last week? Although it’s a little hard to tell from the picture, this rooster is made from cast iron and is quite heavy. It needs to be heavy because it acts as a weight on the top of a windmill.

Named one of the “Top 10 Cooks in America” by Food Network’s “All Star Academy”, Mike’s old-fashioned comfort foods and distinctive recipes speak to his authentic enthusiasm and love for culinary adventure. Better Boxed Brownies Kick up your favorite boxed brownies a notch with this quick and delicious recipe.