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Wellington Celebrates Pioneer Day with annual Catch-and-Release Tournament - ETV News

By etvnews.com · August 3, 2026 · 1 min read
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A peaceful twilight view of a still pond reflecting a sunset sky, with a vintage fishing net resting on a wooden pier, symbolizing a community fishing tournament.
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WELLINGTON – On Thursday, July 23, Wellington held their annual Pioneer Day celebrations, which included a fishing tournament held at the Knight Ideal Fishing Pond. Anglers of all ages were welcomed to the friendly competition, where they all got a shot at prizes for different categories throughout the tournament. The competition ran from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the <a href="https://etvnews.

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