Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman pushed for deepening relationships and maintaining international growth opportunities for Kansas farmers at a meeting of state political and agricultural leaders Wednesday.
The following is the schedule for the 2025 Fire Hydrant testing. The schedule will be followed as closely as possible.
It’s that time of year — when downtown light poles get a seasonal makeover with straw bales, plaid shirts, and maybe even a pumpkin head or two! The 6th Annual Scarecrow Light Pole Decorating Contest is here, and it’s time to let your imagination run wild. Whether you’re a business, school club, organization, or simply someone who loves the magic of fall, this is the perfect opportunity to design a scarecrow that will stop people in their tracks and make them smile.
The Heritage Plaza three-dimensional wall sculpture, designed by local artist Ursula Goff, has been installed at the eastern edge of the open lot at 7th and Washington Avenue in downtown Wellington. Crafted by metalworker Greg Flickinger, the sculpture is composed of stainless steel, iron, and copper, offering a striking mix of colors and textures that shift with the changing light.
Oxford-based Flying Toad Farms, a member of the Border Queen Harvest Hub, set up a produce stand in front of the Chisholm Trail Museum last Monday and plans to continue offering fresh produce there each week from 4 to 6:30 pm for the next couple of months. Shoppers on Monday found a spread of locally grown watermelons, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and a variety of squash, with cantaloupe expected to be available next week.
Last Thursday, AAR Component Services – Wellington marked its 60th anniversary with a special Open House and Ribbon Tying ceremony hosted by the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and champagne while staff members led tours of the growing facility.
Since the bond issue was announced, social media has been full of conversation—ranging from thoughtful questions to false information, misleading statements, and general confusion about what the bond would mean for local taxpayers. To help clear things up, the District has posted detailed information on its website at usd353.com.
From the time WHS senior Taryn Viramontes stepped on a golf course in Wellington, she was destined to be a leader on the Lady Crusader golf team. She is the number one player for the Lady Dukes this year and one of the best golfers in the state.
