Volume 41 | April 2025

Wellsville Chamber News

Wellsville Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement:

“To improve business opportunity and build a better community”

Welcome New Members

Ruff Cuts Grooming

Ruff Cuts Grooming is a one-on-one, appointment-only salon focused on stress-free, personalized pet care. As the owner and sole groomer, Courtney Brayman provides gentle handling, breed-specific haircuts, soothing baths, and coat treatments. Your pet’s comfort comes first, ensuring a positive experience. Call or text (913) 907-0746 to book an appointment today for your furry friend!

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Join us for our next Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting -

WHEN - Tuesday, May 13th at 12PM - Lunch at 11:30AM provided by Atteberry Homes

WHERE - Wellsville Health and Rehab

WHY - To stay up-to-date on all the Wellsville Chamber is doing for businesses in our town and be an active participant in making decisions that affect all we have going on!

Check out our 2024-2025 Membership Brochure

Chamber Host / Showcase Your Business

If you would like to showcase your business by hosting a Chamber Coffee or Chamber meeting and/or luncheon at your location, please let us know. This is a great way to familiarize other business owners with the tools and resources you have to offer the community and show off your physical space. Or you can cater the lunch and hold it at the Wellsville City Library or Wellsville Health and Rehab has also offer their space and can cater on site.

Wellsville Chamber Chat -

The marketing program for our Platinum Chamber members this year is called the Wellsville Chamber Chat. Chamber President, Jackson Dwyer, visits with each Platinum Chamber member wanting to participate to ask a few questions about their business experience in Wellsville.

To learn more about the City of Wellsville, you can visit their website at https://www.cityofwellsvilleks.org/ or call 785-883-2296.

This video will reside on the Wellsville Chamber website (click below).

City of Wellsville Chamber Chat

To more about the Franklin County, KS, you can visit their website at https://franklincoks.org/301/History-of-Franklin-County or call 785-229-3485.

And if you're wondering what is going on in Wellsville for any particular date, you can always check our Calendar of Events. Also, you can utilize our Directory of Businesses and services in the Wellsville area when you are in need. Our mission: To improve business opportunity and build a better community.

This video will reside on the Wellsville Chamber website (click below).

Franklin County Government Chamber Chat

Wellsville Chamber Sign Program

If you would like to advertise to the thousands of cars passing by our billboard on Highway 33 each day, we can help produce and display a banner designed just for your business. This Chamber sign is especially important to your business if you are a business located somewhere other than on 33 highway. Many people who live outside Wellsville or are coming off the highway to stop at Bert's or Casey's don't know what other businesses Wellsville has to offer. They might make it a point to use your services each time they are in town if they only knew where you were!

We have filled all our spots through 9/1/25! Thank you all for your support!

Chamber Coffee/Luncheon Corner

Chamber Member Special Feature

Do you own or know someone who owns a computer/IT business in Wellsville?

We would love to add a new Chamber partner business that specializes and has experience resolving computer problems and IT issues as well as designing websites. We've recently had several inquires from local businesses and citizens.

Please contact us with any leads. Thank you!

Special Chamber Member Promos

Restored Youth is OPEN!

Exciting News! Restored Youth is Now Accepting Appointments in Wellsville at 511 Main Street!

We’re thrilled to announce that our Wellsville location is officially open and ready to serve you! Whether you’re looking for rejuvenating treatments, wellness services, or just a little self-care, we’re here to help you feel your best.

Book your appointment today through the link below:

Restored Youth Appointments

Community Chamber Events

Email the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce

City of Wellsville

City Office Information:

City Planning Commission meeting 4/16 @ 6PM
City Council meeting 4/30 at 6PM
City Court meeting 5/1 @ 4PM
City Council meeting 5/14 @ 6PM

City-wide Clean-up -

Spring is here and the City’s gearing up for the annual “City Wide Clean Up”. This annual event is help in conjunction with Franklin County’s free “Communities” landfill weekend (free roll-off dumping is April 16th thru April 19th) and is scheduled for Saturday April 19th. The City of Wellsville would like to encourage all of our citizens to participate in the clean up and make our city a cleaner, safer and even more beautiful place to live.

Beginning Wednesday, April 16th thru April 19th at 3:00pm, the City will have large roll off dumpsters available at the public works department parking lot located at 730 S Main Street to accommodate your trash and salvage items. There will also be a designated area for a brush pile, tree limbs and yard debris (just during City Wide Cleanup). No dumping on Sunday.

The County transfer station has provided us with a list of restricted items that you will not be allowed to bring to the City’s dumping location. These restricted items are: Boats, tires, oil, gas tanks, burned trash residue, liquids and household hazardous waste, such as paint, batters, chemicals, etc.

Household hazardous waste, such as paint, batteries, chemicals, etc. are collected daily at no charge at the Franklin County Noxious Weed Dept. 2017 S Elm Street, Ottawa, KS 785-229-3170 Monday thru Friday 7:00am-3:00pm. The transfer station will open to the public on Friday, April 25th from 8:00am to 8:00pm and Saturday, April 26th from 8:00am to 12:30 m for free dumping such as trash, brush, scrap metal, and construction/demolition materials.

If you are unable to take your trash and salvage to the public works department roll off area, you may call City Hall at 883-2296, Mon-Fri 8:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 5:00pm and request assistance. The city staff will compile a list and on Saturday April 19th, volunteers will pick up trash and salvage items that have been placed on the curb. We’d like to limit curb service to residents who are unable to deliver their items to the dumpsters provided at the public works parking lot. Our volunteers are also asking that you please have your items out to the curb either Friday night or early Saturday morning (no later than 8:00am) to help them expedite the process.

City Council Meeting Minutes

Wellsville Police Department

Wellsville Police Drug Take Back Event -

Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 10am to 2pm, the Wellsville Police Department will have a drug take back event at the Wellsville police station located at 704 E. 7th Street, Wellsville, KS, 66092.

This is an opporunity to turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal.

Learn more about the Wellsville Police Department

Franklin County

Learn More About Franklin County

Monthly FCDC Review:

Wellsville -

We submitted a Safe Pathways grant for improvements to sidewalks, crossings, and ADA access points. This was a grant request of just over $131,000 toward a total project cost of $187,000. They hope to receive a response by the end of June.

Full April FCDC Report

Housing -

FCDC paid for a new housing study that was completed this past month. This study was for all of Franklin County but also had specific reports included for Ottawa and Wellsville. This information has been shared with the municipalities, realtors, and developers.

Next Move Group projects that by 2030, Franklin County, Kansas, will require 893 new houses, consisting of 647 new homes for sale and 246 units for rent. Projections for the five-year housing demand by city: Ottawa will require 344 new houses, 210 homes for sale and 134 units for rent. Wellsville will require 94 new houses, 74 homes for sale and 20 units for rent. For a detailed breakdown, see the analysis below.

2025 Franklin County Housing Study

Franklin County Optimist Club:

Optimists Student of the Month -

The Franklin County Optimist Club is pleased to recognize the following students at Wellsville Middle School as a Student of the month:

Ethan Vlcek – 8^th Grade
Molly True - 7^th Grade
Alizay Garrett – 6^th Grade

Each student received a certificate and a gift card from Bill Lytle and Hot Off The Press.

Learn more about Franklin County Optimists

USD #289 School District

Wellsville School District Projects and Programs:

Learn more about the Wellsville School District

Wellsville Library

Library Updates:

Learn more about the Wellsville Public Library

Community Wellsville Events

Chamber Member Church Events

Family Church

Easter Service Saturday 4/19 in Wellsville -

In-person service at 4:30PM
In-person Service at 6PM

Easter Service Sunday 4/20 -

In-person service in Wellsville at 8PM
In-person service in Baldwin at 9:30AM

Sunday Services in Wellsville -

Two identical in-person services at 8:30AM and 10:30AM
Live online service at 8:30AM and 10:30AM

Sunday Service in Baldwin -

In-person service at 9:30AM

Helping Hands Food Pantry Grocery Distribution -

Friday, April 18th
Saturday, April 19th

Learn more about Family Church

GriefShare -

A faith-based, friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
How GriefShare works: Support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help.
You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you cope with your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Grieving is a process and not meant to last forever.
Mondays at 7pm at Family Church
For more info contact Debra McCullough (913) 206-5372

Celebrate Recovery

A 12-step program to help you find freedom and healing from hurts, habits, and hang-ups
Meets weekly at Family Church on Thursdays at 7PM
For more info contact Mike Holtwick 913-710-6255

Wellsville United Methodist Church

Sunday Service -

In-person worship and Church@Home - 10:45AM
Coffee and Fellowship following worship service

Learn more about Wellsville Methodist Church

Shared Experiences Bereavement Group -

First and third Tuesdays at 10:30AM
Open to anyone
Coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided

2024/2025 Wellsville Chamber of Commerce Officers

Wellsville Chamber President

Jackson Dwyer

Loan Officer - Wellsville Branch

Mid-America Bank

Wellsville Chamber Secretary

Sheila Robertson

President

Wellsville Health Coalition

Wellsville Chamber Vice President

Sydney Kuhn

Universal Banker

Oak Star Bank

Treasurer

Ken Larsen

CFO - Retired

Desoto School District

Wellsville Chamber Coordinator

Lorrie Glass Coffman

Wellsville Chamber Membership Benefits

Promotion/Business Development -

Rotating Logo Banner on Wellsville Chamber Home Page
Industry-specific Listing on Chamber Website Directory
Company Website Listing on Chamber Website
Special Video Chat Interview about YOUR business
K-33 Chamber Billboard Opportunities
Social Media Promotion of YOUR Programs and Events on Chamber Page
Monthly KOFO Promotion of YOUR Programs and Events
Ribbon Cuttings for New Business or Those with New Location or Under New Ownership
Downtown Events

Networking -

Monthly Member Meetings and Luncheons
Volunteer Opportunities
Monthly Chamber Coffee Chats and Open Houses

Communication -

Monthly Newsletter
Monthly Retail Sales Alert
Reminders about YOUR Programs and Events Sent Out to Membership
KOFO Discount for Advertising
Constant Contact Discount for Members
Job Postings

Advocacy -

Partnership with Franklin County Development Council for County-wide Involvement
Representation at monthly City Council meetings

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