Wellington Fire/EMS will be getting a much needed ambulance upgrade. The department has faced ongoing issues with keeping current vehicles on the road due to problematic diesel engine repairs - compounded by an increase in miles service vehicles are now being driven.
With City Council meetings held on Tuesday evenings and the Wellington Daily News going to print Tuesday night, including news stories that are a week old doesn’t often seem the best use of our limited column space.
Did you know that almost four out of ten American public libraries are located in rural communities? And, that those rural libraries serve over 30 million people? Libraries in rural and small-town communities like ours provide an important service and we strive to keep books and materials that matter most to our patrons on hand. However, space issues as well as economic limits can prohibit rural libraries from housing everything patrons are interested in accessing.
By Casey Hayes, Wellington Fire/EMS, C Shift Firefighter/ Paramedic Calling 911 is oftentimes an emotional situation for the caller. This can make it difficult for pertinent information to be relayed to the dispatcher on the other end of the line.
Members of the community gathered with Sumner County Economic Development (SCEDC) staff and Board Members for a ceremonial ribbon cutting in front of their office at 215 South Washington Avenue in Wellington.
Wednesday, Sept. 28 Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Resources hosting Suicide Awareness Lunch and Learn.
From Debra Norris, Master County Clerk/County Election Officer, Sumner County Are you registered to vote in the upcoming November election? Here are some important deadlines for voting. October 18th – Voter registration closes.
Wednesday, September 28th -Raising Readers Storytime and Craft at 10:30 11:30am Thursday, September 29th -Bad Art Night at 6pm - Be a kid again and use children’s art supplies to make the worst looking masterpiece. Free of charge.
Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent K-State Research & Sumner Co. Extension Office Now that Fall has brought us some cooler weather, and hopefully some more moisture, it’s time to get busy with fall lawn and garden work.
The Wellington Recreation Commission is bringing back their version of the former NFL tradition “Punt, Pass and Kick.” The national competition was previously hosted by the NFL for boys and girls between the ages of 6-15.