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Wellington ISD Board extends Ashmore’s contract through June 2026

Bev Odom
Friday, January 13, 2023
WELLINGTON – The Wellington Independent School District (ISD) Board of Education met in regular session at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 in the superintendent’s office. President Cody Phillips called the meeting to order with all members present. Brad Bawcom offered the opening prayer.
Wellington Emergency Medical Service first responders gather Saturday, Jan. 7 for an annual banquet to recap 2022. From left, Samantha Blacksher, Pat Needham, Noah Downing, Charmayne Hampton, Farris Nation, Tammy Riley, Carle Kemp, Valerie Vaughan-Mathews, Michael Ryan, Matt Orr, Ethan Cummings, Krystle Tarver. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

Wellington Emergency Medical Service first responders gather Saturday, Jan. 7 for an annual banquet to recap 2022. From left, Samantha Blacksher, Pat Needham, Noah Downing, Charmayne Hampton, Farris Nation, Tammy Riley, Carle Kemp, Valerie Vaughan-Mathews, Michael Ryan, Matt Orr, Ethan Cummings, Krystle Tarver. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Wellington Emergency Medical Service reviews 2022

Bev Odom
Friday, January 13, 2023
WELLINGTON — With already six emergency runs in the books for Saturday, Jan. 7, Wellington Emergency Medical Service (EMS) staff gathered at 6 p.m. at the EMS barn for its annual banquet.

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Wellington man dies in Collingsworth County crash

Elizabeth Tanner
Friday, January 13, 2023
WELLINGTON — A Wellington man died in a single-vehicle crash in Collingsworth County early Saturday morning, Jan. 7. Approximately four miles south of Wellington, at about 12:15 a.m., Oran Starkey III, 51, formerly of Childress, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 southbound on U.S.

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Friday, January 6, 2023
Monday, Jan. 9 No school. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Breakfast: Breakfast Taquito or Breakfast Bread with Yogurt, Pears, Fruit Juice, Milk. Lunch: Cheeseburger or Hamburger, Curly French Fries, Okra, Strawberry Cup, Milk. Wednesday, Jan.

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Friday, December 16, 2022
OPEN HOUSE Located at 824 EastAve., visit Collingsworth County Museum’s Christmas Open House, featuring the Nativity and Wise Men collection of the late Dusty McGuire. Refreshments will be served from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 16.
Vocalist Melissa Kiker sings 16 Christmas selections at Wellington Care Center Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11. She always considers entertaining the residents a blessing. Her husband, Lon Kiker, assisted her with the music, and her daughter, Grace Kiker, attended as well. Courtesy Photo

Vocalist Melissa Kiker sings 16 Christmas selections at Wellington Care Center Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11. She always considers entertaining the residents a blessing. Her husband, Lon Kiker, assisted her with the music, and her daughter, Grace Kiker, attended as well. Courtesy Photo

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Kiker kicks off Wellington Care Center’s Christmas cheer

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Friday, December 16, 2022
Kiker kicks off Wellington Care Center’s Christmas cheer

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Friday, December 9, 2022
RETIREMENT RECEPTION The Collingsworth County Courthouse staff will host a retirement reception for Judge John James and Pct. 4 Commissioner Kirby Campbell from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 in the conference room on the second floor of the Collingsworth County Courthouse. All are invited.
Bro. Johnny Hoggatt fills the pulpit of Faith Baptist Church, Wellington. Courtesy Photo

Bro. Johnny Hoggatt fills the pulpit of Faith Baptist Church, Wellington. Courtesy Photo

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Faith Baptist acquires new pastor

Bev Odom
Friday, December 9, 2022
WELLINGTON — The congregation of Faith Baptist Church welcomes its new pastor, Bro. Johnny Hoggattt, of Hedley, following the departure of Pastor Ronnie Lambert.
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