News
The Skull, the Spy, and the Secrets Buried in Wellington – Part 2
In his book “Ropes of Sand: America’s Failure in the Middle East,” Wilbur “Bill” Crane Eveland chronicles his extensive career with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which began in the 1950s. After a crash course in Arabic in 1949, the elder Eveland prepared for a diplomatic assignment as a military attaché.
Community Happenings
Monster Mash Brings Frights and Fun to Downtown Wellington
It was all treats and just the right amount of tricks at Wellington’s first-ever Monster Mash Halloween Bash, hosted by Nelson P. Nelson, owner of NPN Tattoo.
Kids & Connections
Wellington’s “Trick or Treat Down the Street”
Witches, cowboys, fairies and dinosaurs filled the streets of downtown Wellington for this year’s “Trick or Treat Down the Street,” a long-loved community Halloween celebration. More than a thousand costumed kids — and plenty of adults — made their way through downtown businesses, collecting candy, goodies and smiles along the way.
Sports
Crusaders Beat Bulldogs To Advance
Led by a career high in touchdowns from Sophomore quarterback, Colton Elmore, the Wellington football team used a big fourth quarter to advance in the 4A playoffs after a first-round victory over Ark City last Friday night. It was the Duke’s third consecutive season with a playoff victory.