Wellsville native Wright pursues country dream though roots run deep
Kan sas City born singer Wright moved to Wellsville at age three and after Wellsville High School graduation in 1989 pursued country music in Nashville. She recalls declaring at age four she would be a country star and credits local County Line band for groundwork. Wright won ACM best new female artist in 1995 and appeared in People magazine 50 Most Beautiful People in 2001. Her Reading Writing and Rhythm foundation funds music education nationwide. She returns to Wellsville for charity and festival events, reminiscing about hometown routines and memories from J D Pharmacy to newspaper routes.
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Wellsville’s First School Established in 1867
History recalls Wellsville’s early growth with a 27-block townsite purchase in 1870 by PP Elder and J B Shute, naming the town for P L Wells. By 1884 it incorporated as a third class city, with initial businesses including a general store, drugstore, furniture shop, undertaker, livery, newspaper, bank, millinery, elevator, and insurer.
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Wellsville City Demographics and History Summary
Wellsville population 1606 with 48.4 percent male and 51.6 percent female. Median age 34 and median household income 38456. 7.9 percent of families below the poverty level. Origin of public schooling dates from 1867 tuition based. first public school opened 1871. School location chosen in 1913. Known as the English Blue Grass Capitol for grass seed production from 1900 to 1918.
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Wellsville City Government and Notable Residents Listed
The Wellsville City Council includes Mayor Bill Lytle and council members Jared Eggleston Dave Rogers Ryan Young Ron Samsel and Jim Stonequist. The town is home to artist Elizabeth Layton known as Grandma Layton and country star Chely Wright. Information from The History of Franklin County Kansas by the Franklin County Historical Society and Friends of the Ottawa Library.
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Drug case defendant seeks leniency after highway stop
Clark faced sentencing after being released on a $15,000 bond following a prior arrest. Swain urged a lighter sentence, noting Clark's responsibility in seeking treatment for a long drug habit while caretaking an elderly mother. Clark tearfully explained she flew in for the appearance and has rental car concerns. She asked for time to handle matters, but the judge denied the request and ordered custody.
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Ottawa airport hit by microburst damage near Montana Road
A storm described as a possible microburst damaged the Ottawa airport near 2178 Montana Road, sidelining nine planes. Officials say hangar damage hindered access to craft, insurance varies per owner, with many covered. The state adjutant general’s office estimates about 1 million dollars in damage.
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