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e community gathered downtown on Saturday evening for the annual Christmas parade, a festive tradition that brought holiday cheer to Wellington.

e Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) has announced the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, including a name familiar to many Wellington sports fans. Former Wellington head baseball coach Bill Shaw will oEcially join this

Thursday, December 12

With the holiday season upon us, I’m reminded of cherished memories from my childhood in Wellington— those crisp December days filled with the aroma of my mother’s baking and the laughter of family gathered around the table. My decorations always include a tinsel tree adorned with my Mother’s Christmas ornaments.

As you decorate for the holidays, keep these safety tips in mind to protect everyone at home and in the oEce:

Dedicated local beekeeper Zach Cooper was recently awarded the Kansas Honey Producers Association’s Sweepstakes Plaque for his outstanding entries in the 2024 Kansas State Fair. e prestigious award was presented during the organization’s Fall Conference in Salina.

New rooBng materials are being delivered this week for 115 and 116 South Washington Avenue in downtown Wellington. Building owners Sean Bryant and Bill Lindley are collaborating with Corcoran Consulting Services and Beck RooBng to install new

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

Local Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Certi–ed Family Nurse Practitioner Whitney Newberry has purchased a building in Wellington and opened her own practice this week. New Health Perspectives is located at 1100 W 8th Street with o)ce hours 8am - 5pm, Monday - ursday. e company oers a range of services to meet a patient's individual health needs while providing comprehensive resources and support to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. "I want to serve the community and my patients by being able to focus on giving individualized care," explained Newberry. e company provides specialized services such as hormone replacement therapy, weight loss therapy, and DOT physi-cal exams. Occupational health services include Worker's Comp case management, drug screening and (u vaccinations.