> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Wellington Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-brief-9/ - Published: 2025-10-09T04:18:37.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:33:45.000Z - Description: October 9, 2025 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: well, email, avcj *Hi everyone!* *Let us know what you want to know! We are here to serve! Even when we don't publish a news brief to email, we do update our website, so check in any time!* *\-Jory Boyd, jory@citizenjournal.us* --- ## Today's newsletter sponsor [ ![Alt text](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/maccollege.png) News](https://www.mcpherson.edu/?utm%5Fsource=ks&utm%5Fmedium=newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=issue062925&utm%5Fcontent=pos3)[Wellington local news summaryWeek of October 8 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2455.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-347-1.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-local-news-summary-4/) [Sumner County Health Department Concludes Active Week of Community Health OutreachThe Sumner County Health Department wrapped up a busy week of community health initiatives, providing diabetes screenings and flu vaccinations to area residents at multiple Wellington events. The department’s Home Health Agency offered free blood sugar testing during the Wellington Fall Festival and the Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2453.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/558281286_1282942897177666_611400505130134334_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/sumner-county-health-department-concludes-active-week-of-community-health-outreach/) [Wellington Students Explore Downtown Careers, Honor Society Inducts New MembersWellington High School inducted 26 new members into its National Honor Society chapter during a ceremony Tuesday evening at the school auditorium. The new inductees are Izabella Angleton, Addy’line Black, Jackie Brungardt, Audrey Conwell, Wesleigh Davis, Berkeley Easterberg, Fisher Elder, Sienna Goodrum, Brett Haines, Easton Lynnes, Judith McGuirk, Laney![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2451.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/561467088_1321311373125344_645931895232717789_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-students-explore-downtown-careers-honor-society-inducts-new-members/) [Sumner County Fair Seeks Volunteers for Weekend Drag Races in CaldwellThe Sumner County Fair is recruiting volunteers to help with its Main Street Drag Race event scheduled for Saturday afternoon in downtown Caldwell. Fair organizers posted a call for assistance Wednesday, outlining several volunteer opportunities needed to support the races. Tasks include helping with registration and recording, judging the![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2452.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/558068334_1385757103553683_6641928248167181841_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/sumner-county-fair-seeks-volunteers-for-weekend-drag-races-in-caldwell/) [Wellington Area ObituariesSumner County Obituaries Furman, Ron Kibbe, Beverly Koehn, Gertrude Haggard, Donna Hankins, Rebecca Morgan, Patricia Rands, Jean Schnug, Richard Stuhlsatz, Marcia Carroll, Allan Saunders, Ramona Ward, Deidra Ward, Monty Anderson, Letha Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2454.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-1-4.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-area-obituaries-8/) --- ## Events [Wellington Recreation Offers Fall Craft WorkshopWellington 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2432.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/557579690_1369456751846504_1269151696842248620_n-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-recreation-offers-fall-craft-workshop/) [Sumner County Fair Launches Fundraising Campaign, Announces Drag Racing EventCALDWELL, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2434.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/530852880_1340326014763459_1413796917799996587_n-1.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/sumner-county-fair-launches-fundraising-campaign-announces-drag-racing-event/) [Wellington Humane Society Plans Annual Fundraising GalaWELLINGTON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-2433.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-08-20-193902-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-humane-society-plans-annual-fundraising-gala/) --- ## Sports [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1660.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) [KCAC releases preseason coaches’ and media pollsWICHITA, 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. 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