Attention

The Wichita County Native Sun offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the Christmas and New Years holidays. Please email any content for the December 31 issue to editor@wcns.

New Year’s Campaign

New Year’s Eve is one of the deadliest days of the year for drunk driving.Wichita County Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement across the state to provide education about the importance of driving sober.

Senior Center Menu

8 oz milk (1%) & 1 tsp margarine are served with each meal.Meals are served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and are available to all. Guests of any age welcome. Meals for those 60 years of age or older are $3.50 and under 60 are $7.50. Lunches need to be ordered one day in advance.

School Menu

BreakfastThurs, Dec. 18– Breakfast pita; Tomato salsa; Sliced pearsFri, Dec. 19– Winter Break Mon, Dec. 22– Winter Break Tues, Dec. 23– Winter BreakWed, Dec. 24– Winter BreakAll breakfasts served with fruit juice & milk choices. • All lunches served with fruit choice and milk choice.

Check it Out!

» FLU AND COVID shots available at the health department. Call 620-375-2289 for an appointment.» SHOTS AVAILABLE ALL year-round: Tetanus, Shingles, and Pneumonia. Call the Wichita County Health Department at 620-375-2289 and have them check your immunization records.

Prairie Doc Perspective

The holiday season is fast approaching, with all its festive occupations like decorating the house, buying and wrapping presents, and preparing and serving holiday meals.

City Center

•When residents clear their driveways and sidewalks, they must put snow on the lawn or far enough from the curb as directed in Ordinance 2014-10 and amended by Ordinance 2015-03. The City will push snow on interior streets to the outer curb in order to make the road passable only.