News
Treats, Costumes and Community
Cowboys and cowgirls, snow queens and dinosaurs all gathered in downtown Wellington for the annual “Trick or Treat Down the Street” community Halloween celebration.Despite a light sprinkle, thousands of costumed children and their parents filled Washington Avenue, making their way from Memorial Auditorium to The Wellington Daily News and collecting plenty of Halloween goodies along…
Community Happenings
Hickory Hollow: Making Improvements, Planning for Growth
By Laura LombardiHickory Hollow RV & Campground is celebrating its first year under new ownership, and the sisters behind the Wellington business are looking ahead to even more improvements.Since purchasing the former Wellington KOA Holiday Campground last October, Caroline and Jamie of Big Oak Investments and their staff have added RV sites, begun planning a…
Kids & Connections
WMS Cheer Earns Superior Ranking
The Wellington Middle School cheer team returned to Wellington with a Superior Ranking after competing at the Sunflower Spirit Showcase. Superior is the highest ranking a team can receive.Although the team acknowledged that day came with its share of nerves, jitters and emotions, the WMS Knights stepped onto the mat ready to perform. Even after…
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Sports
Lady Crusaders Have Record-Setting Season
Wellington defeated Ulysses to advance to the championship match. Viviene Wright recorded three aces and nine kills against Ulysses.Front-row hitters (from left) seniors Dru Zeka (#8), Addy Wilson (#4) and Blyss Johnson (#1). By Ace FinchOne of the most successful seasons in Lady Crusader volleyball history ended at Sub-State in McPherson last week. The KSHSAA…