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September 11, 2025
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Wellington City Addresses Infrastructure, Bond Issues Amid Community Growth
WELLINGTON, Kan. — The City of Wellington is preparing for upcoming public discussions regarding a USD 353 bond issue, with the first public Q&A meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Washington Elementary School, according to community announcements. Residents have been asking various questions about the bond, including
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Historical Society to Present Story of Nicodemus Children
WELLINGTON, Kan. — The Sumner County Historical and Genealogical Society will host a presentation about the children of America’s last remaining western town established by African Americans during Reconstruction. Angela Bates, executive director of the Nicodemus Historical Society, will present “Children of the Promised Land” on Monday at 6:30 p.
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Sumner County Health Department Releases Updated Emergency Preparedness Guidelines
The Sumner County Health Department has issued new guidance urging residents to create comprehensive household communication plans as part of ongoing National Preparedness Month initiatives. The health department’s latest recommendations emphasize the critical importance of establishing reliable communication systems before disasters strike, building on the agency’s continued commitment
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Wellington Area Obituaries
Sumner County Obituaries Williams, Sabastian Randall “Bash” Blumenshine, Sharon Williams, Derryl Gene Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries
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Events
Wellington Airport to Host Open House and Car Show Sept. 13
WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington Airport will host an open house and cruise-in car show Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring free Young Eagles flights and community activities. The Experimental Aircraft Association will offer free introductory flights for youth ages 8-17 through its Young Eagles program, with
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Wellington Humane Society Plans Annual Fundraising Gala
WELLINGTON, Kan. (AP) — The Wellington Humane Society is preparing to host its annual fundraising gala to support the no-kill animal shelter’s mission of rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs in Sumner County. The nonprofit organization, which opened to the public in December 2019, relies solely on donations and community support
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Sumner County Fair Launches Fundraising Campaign, Announces Drag Racing Event
CALDWELL, Kan. — The Sumner County Fair has launched a fundraising campaign to support facility upgrades and announced a drag racing event scheduled for October. Fair organizers are seeking community support to continue upgrading facilities, particularly those used for youth animal showing opportunities. The fundraising effort aims to enhance the fairgrounds
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Sumner County Sponsors Rural Business Training Program
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sumner County Economic Development is sponsoring an eight-week certificate program designed to help rural business owners overcome growth challenges and adapt to changing markets. The “Growing Rural Businesses” program, developed by Wichita State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship in partnership with NetWork Kansas, will run Thursdays from Sept.
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Summer County Health Department to Host Community Baby Shower
The Summer County Health Department will host a community baby shower Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Memorial Auditorium, 208 N. Washington Ave., Wellington. The free event welcomes pregnant mothers, fathers, grandparents, families with children ages 5 and under, and caregivers. The baby shower will
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Wellington Fall Festival Returns With New Contests, Community Events
WELLINGTON, Kan. — The Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 4, featuring traditional community activities and new competitions at Heritage Park in downtown Wellington. The festival, themed “Bushels of Fun,” will include a homecoming parade, art and craft fair, chili cook-off and apple pie
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KCAC releases preseason coaches’ and media polls
WICHITA, Kan. — Friends University and Evangel University were tabbed as preseason favorites in their respective divisions as the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference released its 2025 football preseason coaches’ and media polls Monday.
In the Franklin “Gene” Bissell Division, Friends topped both polls. The Falcons earned 25 points and five first-place
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