It’s almost the summer solstice and this heat has me wishing for the cooler weather. So, in the spirit of cooler weather, this is an almost halfway to Christmas story! Of course, you guessed these are vintage glass Christmas ornaments, but how did they become the Christmas norm?
Connor Burnett from Wellington has been awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Newman University. With a cumulative GPA of 3.5, he graduated with Cum Laude honors.
WHS senior Anna Ewing has been working at the Wellington Family Aquatic Center as a lifeguard for two years. Her favorite part about being a Lifeguard is helping people. She enjoys meeting new guests and building friendships with the other lifeguards.
You would have had to have lost your marbles not to know what this week’s item was! You may have played with them as a kid, without even knowing their intriguing history. The earliest evidence of marbles traces back to ancient Egypt where small balls were discovered in tombs dating back to around 3000 BCE.
This week might have been our easiest yet! Maybe you have sent or received a few of these over your lifetime. That’s right, they’re postcards! In today’s digital age, where instant messages and emails dominate communication, it’s easy to overlook the humble postcard.
Last Monday seven Wellington Lady Crusader softball players received AVCTL All-League 2nd Team or Honorable Mention honors. “I’m very proud of the girls and happy we got as many honored on 2nd Team as we did,” said head coach Hannah Lawlis.
Congratulations to the exceptional Emporia University students from Wellington who have earned a place on the Spring 2024 honor roll: Braxton Bright, Austin Fink, Taylor Heasty, Jennifer Jensen, Katy Kenemore, Raegan Raschke, and Riley Westmoreland.
Did this item mystify you or were you possibly familiar with it? This is an antique home holy water font. Antique home holy water fonts are a fascinating piece of history that have been used for centuries in religious and spiritual practices.
Last Friday, the Raymond Frye Complex was filled with activity as over 30 vendors converged for the Senior Health Fair. Organized and hosted by Sumner County Home Health, the event provided residents with a wealth of resources and information on various topics.