Hunt Opens New Office in Historic Downtown Building
Local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jeri Hunt recently opened her new branch office in the historic John T. Stewart Building, located at 204 South Washington Avenue in downtown Wellington.
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Mental Health Training for First Responders
The Cowley College – Sumner Campus in Wellington will host a free, day-long mental health seminar on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 8am. to 5pm, presented by Mental Health America of the Heartland (MHAH).
WHS Overwatch Team Competes at Nationals
The Wellington High School Crusader Overwatch Esports team made an impressive showing at the Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF) High School National Championship last weekend in San Antonio, Texas—earning a third-place finish. The all-senior team, led by Team Captain Draisyn Lea and accompanied by Esports Coach Todd Larkey, included Hagen Bryant, John Summers, Kaden Dolezal, and Riddick Jeffries.
Library to Host “Married To Adventure”
The Wellington Public Library will host “Married to Adventure: Osa and Martin Johnson’s Films,” a presentation by Mary Ann Thompson, on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s community room.
The Orphan Trains of Sumner County
The Orphan Trains of Sumner CountyBy Sherry Kline. Vice President/Programs, Sumner County Historical & Genealogical Society
AAR Celebrates 70 Years
Last March, global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company AAR completed its acquisition of Triumph Group’s Product Support business in Wellington. As the local facility marks 60 years of operation, AAR — headquartered in the Chicago area — is celebrating its 70th anniversary.
A Special Baseball Surprise
Following the senior recognition ceremony, the spotlight lingered on the field at Hibbs-Hooten as the senior players stayed behind to help their first base coach, Dakota Rodd, with what appeared to be one last photo op. But as Coach Rodd dropped to one knee, the signs the players were holding suddenly flipped over to reveal a surprise message: “WILL YOU MARRY ME?” Isabella “Izzy” Metzen, completely unsuspecting, had been lured onto the field under the pretense of snapping a picture of the players.
Food Entrepreneurship Workshop Highlights Growth
Sumner County Economic Development, Network Kansas, K-State Research and Extension, and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center welcomed producers, farmers, and ranchers to the KanOkla Upstairs Downtown conference center in Caldwell for a day of informational sessions focused on food entrepreneurship, food incubators, commercial kitchens, financing options, and more. Part of K-State’s spring community visit series, the workshop explored what it takes to bring locally produced food to market.
Cowley Tuition Change for Sumner Students
Cowley College recently announced a tuition policy update that benefits students living in Sumner County. Beginning with the Fall 2025 semester, Sumner County students will pay the same tuition rate as Cowley County residents.
Online Course Teaches Teens Work Zone Safety
A free online course focused on work zone safety has been launched for Kansas drivers. The Kansas Work Zone Safe course is designed to teach teens and other new drivers how to safely navigate through construction zones.