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October 2, 2025
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Local Services Face Disruptions Amid Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown is affecting multiple Sumner County agencies, forcing temporary closures and program disruptions across the area. The Sumner County Conservation District announced Tuesday its offices are temporarily closed due to the shutdown. Despite the closure, district operations will continue, according to a statement posted on social
Jory Boyd
Wellington Recreation Offers Fall Craft Workshop
Wellington Recreation is hosting a pumpkin and garland wood craft workshop Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Art Room at Wellington Recreation Complex. The workshop, taught by Tami McCue and Ginger Wilson, will guide participants through creating fall-themed wooden decorations. No prior experience
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Wellington Schools to Honor Coach Gifford with Field Dedication
WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington Public Schools will dedicate its football field to longtime coach John Gifford before Friday’s homecoming game against Augusta. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Sellers Park, just before the homecoming kickoff. The field will be renamed John Gifford Field in recognition
Jory Boyd
Wellington Area Obituaries
Sumner County Obituaries Bower, Diana Lynn Cornejo, Barbara Evans, Leslie Gayle Heimerman, Hattie Mae Humphries, Delbert McMullin, Cynthia Ann 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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