MAPLETON – A local youth has just achieved the top honour in high school track and field. Mapleton resident Joel Rumph won the gold medal in Junior boys high jump at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships in Ottawa on June 9.
Arthur Minor Softball receives sponsorship donations
ARTHUR – Arthur Minor Softball has received sponsorship donations from Arthur Opti-Mrs, Arthur 2nd Look and the Arthur Lions Club.
Second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival a success
ABOYNE – The second annual Wellington County Writers’ Festival took place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 10.
Eh! Comedy Tour headed to The Crown
HARRISTON – More comedy is coming to the Crown theatre here.
Artist unveils thought- provoking piece in Elora Sculpture Project
CENTRE WELLINGTON - A group toured around 18 one-of-a-kind sculptures in Centre Wellington on June 11.
Kinsmen host outdoors show in Drayton
DRAYTON - A cool, rainy Sunday provided the perfect conditions to lure outdoor enthusiasts indoors as the Drayton Kinsmen hosted their second annual Outdoors Show on June 11 at the PMD arena.
Sonic Sensation exhibition comes to Wellington County
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives is set to welcome Sonic Sensation – a travelling exhibition from the Sciencenter in Ithaca, New York.
Peter Pan coming to Fergus Grand in July
FERGUS - Think happy thoughts, gather your pixie dust, and fly to Neverland this July!
Peonies in the park
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Peony lovers should get themselves to Terry Fox Park, at the corner of Beatty Line and St. Andrew St. West, as soon as possible.
Tree planting at the Fergus Dog Park
FERGUS – Volunteer Theresa Evan helps to plant trees at the Fergus Dog Park on May 12.
Clifford Carnival Celebration
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary Celebration Square was officially opened during the annual Clifford Carnival Celebration on June 10.
Mount Forest Lions donate to curling club
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club President George Laurencic, right, presented the Mount Forest Curling Club with a donation of $5,000 towards its capital project.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch of Arthur donates to Louise Marshall Hospital
WELLINGTON NORTH – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 226 of Arthur presented Louise Marshall Hospital with $1,500 on May 17, as part of the Legion’s commitment to supporting the community.
Robert Munsch among storytellers at this year’s Tea ‘n Tales series
GUELPH - The Guelph Enabling Garden and the Guelph Guild of Storytellers are delighted to announce that Tea ‘n’ Tales is back for its 15th season, and it’s bigger and better than ever.