SCEDC Receives Prosperity Pioneer Award
SCEDC Receives Prosperity Pioneer Award
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Moran Backs Bill to Upgrade Aging Agricultural Research Facilities
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is supporting new legislation aimed at addressing long-overdue maintenance needs at agricultural research facilities, including those at Kansas State University.
Castles, Quests & Caroline: A Young Author’s Big Adventure
Wellington 7th grader Caroline LeFlore became a published author this month with the release of her debut novel, The Castlekeeper Saga: Book 1: Adventurequest, now available in paperback. To celebrate, Caroline is hosting a Book Signing & Brunch launch party on Saturday, May 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The Orphan Trains
More than 100 guests attended the Sumner County Historical & Genealogical Society’s recent presentation, “The Orphan Trains of Sumner County,” led by local historian Jim Bales. For some in attendance, the event revealed a surprising personal connection to an orphan who once settled in Sumner County.
Moran, King Introduce Bill to Expand Veterans' Access to Disability Exams
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Senator Angus King have introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently authorize a pilot program aimed at expanding access to medical disability exams for veterans seeking service-connected benefits.
Lincoln Receives Statewide Recognition for Academic Excellence
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has announced that Lincoln Elementary School, part of Wellington USD 353, is one of 100 Kansas schools to receive the 2024 Challenge Award.
#ProudtobeSumner Celebrates Community Pride
This month, the Sumner County Economic Development Commission (SCEDC) launched a new community pride campaign called #ProudtobeSumner. Residents can expect to see the initiative featured across SCEDC’s social media platforms, at local events, and in upcoming communications.
Moran Presses Boeing CEO on Public Safety and Kansas Jobs
During a Senate hearing last Wednesday, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran questioned Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg about the company’s ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and the future of Boeing operations in Kansas.
WHS Presents "Cinderella" This Weekend
This weekend, the WHS Crusaders of the Stage will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella in the WHS Auditorium. Performances will be held at 7pm on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, with a Sunday matinee at 2pm.
Celebrating Champions and Community
Members of the community lined Washington Avenue last Wednesday as they gathered to celebrate and honor the 2025 4A State Champion Lady Crusader girls basketball team. Young players from the Wellington Recreation League led the parade followed by the Wellington Middle School girls basketball team, The Big Red Machine Wellington High School marching band, Crimson Dancers and the WHS Cheerleading squad.