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September 25, 2025
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Sumner County 4-H Announces Fall Programs, Quartermania Fundraiser
WELLINGTON, Kan. – Sumner County 4-H has announced several upcoming programs for fall 2025, including enrollment for new members and a fundraising event to support youth development activities. The organization will hold its annual Quartermania fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Raymond Frye Complex, 320 N Jefferson Ave. in Wellington. The
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Sumner County Health Department Emphasizes Community Preparedness During National Month
WELLINGTON, Kan. — Throughout National Preparedness Month, the Sumner County Health Department has been actively engaging residents with ongoing emergency readiness initiatives, continuing to provide updated information and practical resources to help families and individuals prepare for unexpected disasters. The federal campaign, observed annually since 2004 under FEMA’s Ready Campaign, carries
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Caldwell Chamber to Host Electric Vehicle Event with Local Coffee Shop
The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce will host an electric vehicle showcase featuring EVs & Espressos on Oct. 1 from 9-11 a.m. at Heritage Park. The event will feature Suzy’s Bakery & Coffee Shop, which will provide refreshments for attendees. Test drives will be available in a Ford F-150 Lightning electric
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Wellington Area Obituaries
Sumner County Obituaries Casner, Donald Herman, Marjorie Kaspar, Bobbi Spencer, Fred Anderson, Letha Mitchem, Traci Mugler, Gregory Harvey, Margie Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries
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Events
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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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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