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Chamber Celebrates Golden Opportunities

The Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau held its 103rd annual celebration on Friday, February 6, 2026. The evening’s theme, “Imagine the Golden Opportunities,” embraced a Willy Wonka-inspired…

Conversations

Elmore Joins City Council

During the February 3, 2026 meeting of the Wellington City Council, members selected Jerry Elmore Jr. to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Michael Soetaert.

Wellington’s People

Norris Cast as Lead in “Our Town”

Just months into her freshman year of college, Wellington High School alum Claire Norris is already stepping into one of American theatre’s most iconic roles.

News

Students Have a Blast at Space Day

Wellington Middle School science teacher and LaunchLearning Fellowship winner Aubrey Roths and Eisenhower Elementary 3rd grade teacher Cecily Day hosted a dynamic Space Day event attended by all of the third-grade classes from the Wellington elementary schools. The perimeter of the Wellington Middle School auxiliary gym was lined with 12 interactive stations, each designed with…

Community Happenings

Raising the Curtain on a New Chapter

On Valentine’s Day, the Wellington Regent Theatre made history by hosting its first-ever live theatrical stage production. Directed by Christopher “Ty” German, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde came to life before a large crowd Sunday afternoon.

Kids & Connections

Getting the Ball Rolling: WHS Adds Bowling

Two Wellington High School students made a successful push to add a new sport to the school’s calendar when they attended a school board meeting last week. Peyton Brown and Maverick Peterson approached USD 353 Athletic Director Elly Johnson last October to propose the idea of adding bowling, and the Board of Education recently approved….
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Sports

The Magnificent Seven

The Wellington High School girls qualified seven wrestlers last weekend in Augusta as the top eight wrestlers in each weight division of the KSHSAA 4A West Division regional tournament advanced to the 4A State Tournament. The Lady Crusaders scored 123 points, earning them a ninth place finish out of 31 teams.

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Stay Informed

Chamber Celebrates Golden Opportunities

The Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau held its 103rd annual celebration on Friday, February 6, 2026. The evening’s theme, “Imagine the Golden Opportunities,” embraced a Willy Wonka-inspired motif, complete with winning golden…

Conversations

Elmore Joins City Council

During the February 3, 2026 meeting of the Wellington City Council, members selected Jerry Elmore Jr. to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Michael Soetaert.

Wellington’s People

Norris Cast as Lead in “Our Town”

Just months into her freshman year of college, Wellington High School alum Claire Norris is already stepping into one of American theatre’s most iconic roles.