News
Avenue of Flags Honors Veterans
The Avenue of Flags at Prairie Lawn Cemetery remains one of Wellington’s most iconic and meaningful community traditions, drawing hundreds of volunteers and visitors together each year to honor local veterans on Memorial Day.
Community Happenings
More Than Fashion: Retreat Turns Denim Jackets Into Personal Stories
By Laura LombardiRecently, Stephanie Young from So Stephanie Says conducted a Jean Jacket Creative Retreat class at the Hive Retreat House. The five-day event not only provided a fun artistic outlet for participants to create one-of-a-kind denim jackets, but also offered a unique hands-on learning experience.Students brought their own jackets to class, where they explored…
Kids & Connections
Chase Recognized With Teaching Award
Last Friday, during the annual USD 353 Employee Appreciation Program, Wellington High School Agriculture Education teacher Linda Chase was presented with the USD 353 School Foundation’s “Excellence in Teaching Award”.
Sports
Branam Earns All-Conference Nod
Wellington High School alum Sky Branam was one of eight Cowley College baseball players to receive 2026 All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference East Division postseason honors.Branam, a freshman outfielder, earned Honorable Mention recognition. The postseason awards were voted on by the league’s head coaches.Cowley College finished the season with 20 conference wins in KJCCC East…