The Sumner County District Court Clerk’s Office will continue to operate with adjusted hours until Friday, January 19th. The revised schedule includes open hours from 8am to noon, with closure from noon to 5 pm.
New data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reveals that Kansas experienced remarkable economic growth, reaching a rate of 9.7% in the 3rd quarter of 2023—the fastest among all states. This impressive performance builds on the state’s already strong record, as Kansas held the second-fastest economic growth rate in the 2nd quarter of 2023 at 7.4%.
The Wellington boys basketball team competed hard but were over matched and overwhelmed by Wichita Collegiate last week in their first game back from Christmas break. The Spartans jumped out to a 6-2 lead as their full court press challenged the Crusaders.
The Sumner County Historical & Genealogical Society (SCHGS) will present “The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In,” a talk by Prisca Barnes on January 22nd at 6:30 pm in the Short General Education Center at Cowley College. This free and opento- the-public program delves into the historic 1958 sit-in organized by Wichita’s black students at Dockum Drugstore, a pivotal event in the quest for racial equality and an end to segregation. Facing discrimination in movie theaters and restaurants, the students peacefully protested at the popular lunch counter for three weeks.
The Wellington wrestling team started off their post Christmas break stretch with a dual at Rose Hill. They lost 62-18.
Introducing Rocco, a delightful and affectionate Rottweiler mix weighing 64 pounds at around 2 years old. This big, goofy guy is bursting with personality and sweetness, always ready to share kisses and show off his smart side. Rocco has already mastered the command “sit” and is diligently working on improving his leash manners. His eagerness to please shines through in everything he does! Rocco is on the lookout for a loving family that will play with him and provide a furever home. Visit us this week to meet Rocco in person. Adoption hours are Wednesday through Friday from 3-7 pm and Saturday from 10 am-2 pm. If you’re interested in welcoming Rocco into your home, please fill out the online application before your visit to expedite the adoption process. Applications are processed in the order they are received. And, here’s some exciting news – Rocco’s adoption fee is $50 off this week! Don’t miss out on the chance to make Rocco a part of your family.
The Wellington girls’ basketball team bested Andale even with an ugly second half to improve to an undefeated AVCTL league record at 5-0 in league play. The Lady Crusaders started the game doing what they do and jumped out to a 15-0 lead on the Lady Indians, forcing an Andale timeout.
Since the end of October, a group of five WHS students has been diligently meeting before class each day to prepare for the SunPowered Student Challenge, a unique competition in Kansas. Sponsored by Kansas Electric Cooperatives, comprising the 26 Rural Electric Cooperatives across Kansas, the SunPowered Student Challenge competition serves as the culminating project of a curriculum centered around solar energy.
Ask anyone that has a passion for collecting Depression Glass and you’ll find a wealth of stories, many of which reflect back to a cherished family member. As the National Depression Glass Association celebrated their volunteers last Saturday, several of them recalled getting started collecting with a piece or two from a family member, often their grandmother.
The WHS Powerlifting team had their first meet of the season last Saturday. It was a virtual meet, so the Crusaders participated against 14 other schools from their own facility Top Overall finishers from the boys included: Maverick Peterson, 124 pounds, 1st in Bench, 1st in Squat, 2nd in Clean and 1st Overall.