Sumner County Undersheriff Mike Westmoreland gave a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) presentation recently at the Wellington High School. The content was designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, and Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT.
The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has partnered with the Kansas Commission of Aerospace Education, (KCAE) to bring the Fly Kansas Air Tour back to the Wellington Municipal Airport this Thursday, October 6th.
During Fall Festival this year, a bit of a “historical” event took place as four WHS classes came together for the first-ever, multiclass reunion with WHS alums from of 1980-1983. The first of what many hope will become a tradition; the concept began with the class of 1982.
Was there a certain book or character that resonated with you as a child? Have you reread that story as an adult? Children’s books are treasures that can be cherished at any age. A quick survey of the Wellington Library staff favorites included the Nancy Drew series, The Babysitters Club, Ramona, Encyclopedia Brown and the Three Investigators.
The annual duck hunting meeting and duck blind drawing will be held at the Wellington Lake Shop on Tuesday, October 11, at 6:30pm. This meeting is required for all current duck blind holders and those hoping to be selected in the drawing.
Help fight the flu! The Sumner County Health Department will be providing Drive-Thru Flu Clinics at the Wellington Recycle Center, 217 North Jefferson Avenue in Wellington. The drive-thru flu clinics will be in operation: Tuesday, October 4th from 4pm – 6pm Wednesday, October 5th from 11am – 2pm Thursday, October 6th, 9am – 11am For adults 18 – 64, the cost is $40.00.
The City of Wellington Park Board and the Wellington Recreation Commission are hosting a public meeting October 5th, at 6:30pm at Memorial Auditorium. The community is invited to attend and provide input for park system improvements, ask questions about park plans, share ideas for park amenities and learn more about the Wellington Parks 5 year plan.
The Sumner Campus was excited to host over 40 junior and senior students from Burden High School last week. The students were on campus to tour our facility and learn more about the programs we offer here in Wellington.
Dr. Randy Smith and his wife, Dora welcomed guests to the red carpet as Cowley College hosted their first Boots & Black Tie Gala on the Sumner Campus.
Most days, you can find gunsmith Mike Hatfield honing his craft at Power and String Outfitters, a full-service firearm shop here in Wellington. He knows much more than your typical gunslinger, and he’s got the stories and experience to back it up.