The Student Living Center located on the Cowley College Sumner Campus is nearing completion and will be ready for students to move in Fall Semester, 2022. Situated on the south side of the Schurtz-Juden Loop, the Center has sixteen, single occupancy, suite-style rooms and an additional suite for the Dormitory Manager.
National Skilled Nursing Home week was a big hit here in Wellington. Both homes worked together to create a fun filled week for their residents. Established in 1967, NSNHW was created to bring awareness to efforts of nursing homes that provide great care.
A beautiful Saturday morning spent flying in the cloud free blue sky. That was the memorable experience provided to 54 young people at the Wellington Municipal Airport by volunteer pilots with the Chisholm Trail Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). One special needs boy and his grandmother shared the experience of aviation as Steve Turner, a volunteer EAA pilot, took them on an unforgettable flight.
The Sumner County Historical and Genealogical Society has announced due to unforeseen circumstances, the presentation “Researching Your Home and the People Who Lived There,” has been cancelled. It may be rescheduled at a later date.
Recycle unwanted (working or non-working) electronic devices such as computers, laptops, networking, LED monitors, servers, cables and plugs. The Wellington Recycling Center is hosting the event from 9 – noon on Saturday, May 14.
Thursday, May 12th: Chamber Coffee, 10am in Memorial Auditorium, with host Galaxie Business Equipment. Everyone is welcome to gather for Daylight Donuts and No.7 coffee.
Tiffin Meyer, 4th Grade Teacher at Kennedy Elementary in Wellington, received a Golden Apple Award from KAKE for her inspirational and creative classroom programs. The award recognizes local teachers for supporting, motivating and encouraging a lifetime of learning. In addition to the award, Meyer received hundreds of dollars worth of school supplies and a free oil change from Davis-Moore. Photo courtesy of USD 353
The latest research, variety, and production information on winter canola will be featured at a K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) at field days on May 12. Field days are a great opportunity to see winter canola variety trials and producers’ fields.
How Does Sumner County Economic Development Commission Help Grow Communities? A strategic plan for Sumner County was prepared in 1991 with funding assistance from the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing. Five years later, the Sumner County Commissioners updated this plan with support from the Sumner County Economic Development Advisory Committee, and Sumner County and City staff to include funding for the creation of an organization tasked with implementing the recommended actions contained in the combined strategic plans.
Loki is an adorable 4-year-old mixed breed. He is full of energy and loves to play. As his name suggests, he is mischievous but in a good way! Loki loves walks and anything that involves being outside. He also really likes cats. If you’d like to meet Loki, give us a call or fill out an application on our website. 620-440-4375 www.wellingtonhumanesociety.org/dogs