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Only 28 years old, artist Malcom Byers commences his painting project at 915 West Ave. on Tuesday, June 10. The process involves using a projector at nighttime to create an outline for the expansive mural assignment. Orian Sain

Only 28 years old, artist Malcom Byers commences his painting project at 915 West Ave. on Tuesday, June 10. The process involves using a projector at nighttime to create an outline for the expansive mural assignment. Orian Sain

Muralist commissioned to stamp downtown Wellington

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WELLINGTON – Folks watch in anticipation as muralist Malcom Byers launched his depiction of Collingsworth County on the long building at 915 West Ave., conveniently owned by Mayor Larry Adams, on Tuesday, June 10.
For the Saturday, July 5 Wellington Community Fourth of July Parade, spectators should line the route indicated on the map. Parade lineup is at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Wellington Activity Center (WAC)/Wellington Aquatic Venue (WAV). The parade is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. Courtesy Image

For the Saturday, July 5 Wellington Community Fourth of July Parade, spectators should line the route indicated on the map. Parade lineup is at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Wellington Activity Center (WAC)/Wellington Aquatic Venue (WAV). The parade is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. Courtesy Image

Collingsworth County Chamber revives Wellington’s parade

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WELLINGTON – Could the Collingsworth Chamber of Commerce 2018 “Transportation, Then and Now” themed parade, where the late Mary Brim served as parade marshal, be the most recent Wellington parade? Vendors set up at Ellison Park and the county fair transpired at the Bura Handley Community Center.

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News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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WELLINGTON

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WILD & FREE ON 83Sponsored by the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce, Wild & Free on 83 will be held Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6. A new feature is the Fourth of July Community Parade at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, organized by Natasha Mixon.
The historic Wellington Ritz Theatre prepares a weekend of fun events, kicking off with Jazz Night on Thursday, July 3 and ending with the showing of “Jurassic World Rebirth” on Sunday, July 6. Wellington Ritz Theatre

The historic Wellington Ritz Theatre prepares a weekend of fun events, kicking off with Jazz Night on Thursday, July 3 and ending with the showing of “Jurassic World Rebirth” on Sunday, July 6. Wellington Ritz Theatre

Wellington Ritz Theatre slates Fourth of July weekend of fun

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Wellington Ritz Theatre slates Fourth of July weekend of fun
Wellington Lions, Rockets Leo officers take oath of office

Wellington Lions, Rockets Leo officers take oath of office

Wellington Lions, Rockets Leo officers take oath of office

Bev Odom
Thursday, July 3, 2025
WELLINGTON – Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 16 in the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center, Wellington Lions Club Boss Lion Margret Wood welcomed the members and guests.Lion Linda Powell led the American pledge, and Lion Vernita Randon led the Texas pledge.
Clarendon College History Instructor Dr. Ken McIntosh, center, donates historic documents of W.E. Dode McIntosh, the Principal Chief of the Creek Nation, 1961-1972, to the Oklahoma Historical Society. From left: Clarendon College student Kayla Miller, K. McIntosh, Oklahoma Historical Society Registrar Veronica Redding. Contributors not pictured are Waldo McIntosh, Randy McIntosh and Gary Holloway. Randy McIntosh

Clarendon College History Instructor Dr. Ken McIntosh, center, donates historic documents of W.E. Dode McIntosh, the Principal Chief of the Creek Nation, 1961-1972, to the Oklahoma Historical Society. From left: Clarendon College student Kayla Miller, K. McIntosh, Oklahoma Historical Society Registrar Veronica Redding. Contributors not pictured are Waldo McIntosh, Randy McIntosh and Gary Holloway. Randy McIntosh

Clarendon College’s Dr. McIntosh donates historic documents to Oklahoma Historical Society

Special To The Sun
Thursday, July 3, 2025
CLARENDON — Clarendon College History Instructor Dr. Ken McIntosh, the grandson of W.E. Dode McIntosh, recently donated personal papers, photographs and memorabilia belonging to W.E. Dode McIntosh, a prominent figure in Creek history as Principal Chief, 1961-1972, to the Oklahoma Historical Society.
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