A tragic house fire in Wellsville recently, destroyed the home of a young couple. They purchased the house recently together and were working to build a better life. The couple lost nearly everything in the fire. Joclynn Johnson graduated in 2023 and was a cheerleader at Wellsville High, involved in several activities and was the Kansas FBLA secretary, placing third nationally in the community service project. She has been a CNA for three years, and is a full time student, in nursing school, recently earning a 4.0 grade point average
Ethan Elliotte is a 2022 graduate. In high school he was active and was a state wrestler all four years, and finished third at state in pole vault his senior year . He has taken a coaching position on the Wellsville High boys wrestling team while working full time as a heavy machinery operator.
Donations are being gathered for the couple by the “Eagle Strong” Foundation. Monetary donations can be dropped off at any Mid America Bank location. For a list of other items needed, and there are plenty, please check the post on the Wellsville USD 290 facebook page or the KOFO facebook page. You can also check the needs list and drop off donations at the KOFO studios.
