KENILWORTH – Andy Lennox will return as Wellington North mayor after defeating challenger Dan Yake on Monday night by 171 votes.
‘We’re going to keep it dark’: Salem Frights returns with new haunts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Salem Frights has returned from the dark depths of Darryl Magierowski’s mind to scare those who dare enter his newly expanded Halloween haunt at 470 Wellington Road 7.
Voter turnout in Wellington averaging less than 20% ahead of election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the Oct. 24 municipal election approaches, votes for councillors, mayors and school trustees are being cast by electors across the county. The Wellington Advertiser breaks down the numbers so far.
Cost of wastewater services to increase as Wellington North signs agreement with OCWA
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will continue providing wastewater treatment services to Wellington North for the next two years, albeit at an increased cost.
Grants alleviate costs and fees for local businesses, community organizations
WELLINGTON NORTH – Improvements to some Wellington North businesses will be less costly thanks to community improvement and development grants approved by council.
Township sharing cost of Preston Street reconstruction with Cachet Developments
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has agreed to share the cost of reconstructing Preston Street with Cachet Developments in Arthur.
Marriage for couple in their 90s stands the test of time
ABOYNE – In a world of impermanence, a marriage lasting over seven decades is about as close as two people can become.
Council divided on support for land severance in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Planning staff advised council not to support an application from Red Maple Land Company seeking to sever designated prime agricultural property located at 8648 Highway 6 in Arthur, but in a rare move, the recommendation was defeated at an Oct. 11 meeting.
Arthur residents concerned about four-storey apartment building proposal
WELLINGTON NORTH – A four-storey apartment building is likely coming to Arthur following a request from developer Surinder Chaudhry to modify the zoning of a 2.3-acre property at 152 Frederick Street West.
Kitchener man charged with indecent exposure after interaction with student
ARTHUR – A Kitchener man has been charged with indecent exposure following an interaction with an Arthur Public School student on Thursday, but school and police officials are offering few details about the incident.
County libraries record dramatic increase in summer readers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Participation in the county library's summer reading program has increased dramatically following a decline in 2020-21.
Hockey tournament to benefit local family on organ transplant journey
WELLINGTON NORTH – A hockey tournament at the Palmerston Arena on Nov. 5 will raise money for Ken and Carolyn Brubacher as their 12-year-old son Trevor awaits a kidney transplant.
Erin Fall Fair returns for 172nd year
ERIN - The Erin Fall Fair returned over the Thanksgiving long weekend for its 172nd year, bringing with it a return to normalcy.
Pumpkin Day fun
Pumpkins in the park – Sensational Elora hosted Pumpkin Day at Bissell Park in Elora on Oct. 8.…
Hundreds attend memorial for Lucas Shortreed
FERGUS - Roughly 300 people, made up of family, friends and community members, visited the Graham Giddy Funeral Home on Oct. 10 for a memorial dedicated to Lucas Shortreed, a son, grandson and friend to many, who was struck and killed by a car on Oct. 10, 2008.