It's never too late to follow your dreams. For 2015 Oxford High School graduate Derek Williams, it took nearly a decade after finishing high school, but his dream of making a movie has finally come true.
Wellington High School Class of 2022 graduate Brett Wyckoff was recently selected as a 2025–26 drum major for the Kansas State University marching band. As a junior, Wyckoff served as trumpet music instructor and section leader for “The Pride of Wildcat Land”.
Local Piano Students “Superior” At Tri-State
Time to shake up your week with this vintage Hamilton Beach Drinkmaster, perfect for making milkshakes.
May is Women’s Health Awareness Month and we believe women’s health is a vital part of building a strong, thriving community. When women take control and prioritize their health, they strengthen not just themselves, but families, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
A fireplace mantel can be tricky to design and decorate well. Like anything, you may have picked out the perfect accessories, but pulling it all together can be challenging.
Dan and Sarina Mae Stewart, owners of Currency Corner Coin Store, celebrated their one-year anniversary with a ribbon-tying ceremony hosted by the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce. The downtown shop, located at 402 North Washington, features rare coins and collectibles for both seasoned collectors and those seeking to own a special piece of history.
Matt Hutchison with Ride for Honor and Kelly Hawley from Boom Stix and Freedom Seeds welcomed motorcycle riders to Wellington last Saturday during the Ride for Honor event, which raised funds for the Kansas Honor Flight organization. The “Bingo Run” was part of Belle Plaine’s Downtown Festival which celebrated 40 years of tradition last weekend.
The Wellington Public Library will host a local Author’s Fair next Thursday, April 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library.
Wellington High School 2011 graduate Erma Ratliff was recently recognized by the Wichita Business Journal as a Young Professional in Technology, Innovation, and Education. Erma serves as the Community Engagement and Events Coordinator for broadband provider Kanokla, where she works to strengthen the connection between the company and the communities it serves, including Wellington.