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As the Wellington High School Crusader football team gears up for the 2024-2025 season, the annual tradition of painting the Victory Bridge over Hargis Creek is in full swing. This year’s design, led by senior Greer Buchanan, honors the Crusaders’ previous State championship victories. Greer is joined in the effort by fellow students Goran Djurovic, Rogan Wetta, Taylor Earl, Brylee Johnson, Axl Norris, and Cayson Ramirez. The freshly painted bridge will be ready for its first crossing prior to the home game against Andale on Friday, September 13th.

“Broadband equity starts with access, but also includes adoption and application. Kansas is committed to providing capacity and resources to ensure everyone has the access and skills needed to benefit from digital technologies in their lives.”

Last Thursday evening, Wellington elementary schools, the middle school and high school all welcomed students and parents for their annual Back To School Open House. Kids located their classrooms, met their teachers and practiced opening their lockers.

Local origami artist Lenny Scheufler is well-known for his beautifully folded creations. His intricate works of art have been on public display at the library as well as the courthouse. If you’ve met him, you may even be fortunate enough to have received one of his special pieces as a gift.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26 Salad & Series at 6pm TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 National Explorers at 4:30pm Spanish Club at 6pm WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 Story Time at 10:30am .

Thursday, August 22 10am, Chamber Coffee at Memorial Auditorium. This week’s host is USD 353 8am - 3:30pm Rural Digital Equity Summit - Kanokla | 7W Ave.

Sundae is a beautiful, 1½ year old that came into the shelter with her kittens. She was a wonderful mom and her babies are currently being adopted out. It’s her turn! Sundae is easy-going, enjoys lounging, pets, cuddles, and playtime. Be sure to “scoop up” this adorable girl before she’s gone! Stop in this week to meet Sundae. We are open Wednesday through Friday 3-7pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. If you are interested in adoption, please complete the online application before you come in to speed up the adoption process. We go in order of application received, so the sooner you get in your application, the better! Sundae’s adop- tion fee is $10 o during her special week - plus the Clear the Shelters discounts!

Last Sunday, on the first anniversary of the police raid on the Marion County Record newspaper, the chairs in the Marion Senior Center were filled with individuals who gathered to honor the memory of Kansas newspaper publisher Joan Meyer. The free program featured a panel discussion about the aftermath and implications of the event that resonated in newsrooms worldwide.

Voters in Sumner County headed to the polls last week to participate in the local Primary Election. Upon arrival, they were greeted by election poll workers who checked their identification, escorted them to a voting booth, and supervised the secure deposit of their ballots.