The Wellington Humane Society (WHS) recently attended the Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, an event that brings together animal welfare organizations from across 12 Midwestern states.
Downtown Wellington was bustling with excitement Saturday as families and friends gathered for this year’s Fall Festival—a full day packed with hometown flavor and fun.
Last Saturday, hundreds gathered beneath John Bale’s expansive Army parachute canopy for Drury-Fest 2025, where the sounds of rushing water mingled with live music and the aroma of BBQ. The stage rotated every half hour, offering audiences a fresh wave of music and energy.
It’s time to cast your vote! The Best of Sumner County is your chance to shine a spotlight on the people, places, and businesses that make our community such a wonderful place to live. From your favorite restaurant or local shop to the friendliest server and business with the best customer service—you decide who deserves the recognition.
Wellington firefighters Zach Lott, Carlos Oregel, and Wade Davis participated in the Wichita 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb last Sunday morning. The ceremonial climb honored the 343 firefighters who lost their lives 24 years ago.
Last Friday afternoon, Wellington Christian Academy was filled with excitement and wide-eyed wonder as teachers, students, and families gathered to mark the beginning of the 2025–2026 school year in a unique way. The celebration took flight—literally—as painted lady butterflies were released into the late-summer sky.
Howdy, partner! Were you keen on this item or did you give it the boot? This footwear lookalike is actually a pottery planter vase from the Frankoma company.
Last Saturday, Wellington’s Retro Bowl was buzzing with energy as bowlers and spectators filled the 10-lane center for a high-stakes tournament worth more than $1,000. Twenty-six competitors — each paying a $100 entry fee — lined up across all lanes, showcasing varying levels of skill but the same intense focus.
Two years ago, Renn & Company marked a significant milestone—90 years of serving the Wellington community. Over the decades, the business has thrived under the leadership of four generations of the Renn family, building both a reputation and a legacy of trust.
Hopefully this item didn’t leave you feeling fenced in! This board displays a collection of antique barbed wire pieces.For me, the Old West is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of barbed wire, but one of the early starts of this particular fencing technique was in France. In 1860, Leonce Eugene Grassin-Baledans developed fencing that consisted of thin, flat wire with bristling points ensuring pain for any crossers.