GUELPH – Ten students from Puslinch, Guelph/Eramosa and Centre Wellington will receive $1,000 from the county to help with school expenses this year.
Local school boards honour truth and reconciliation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students are set to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week from Sept. 23 to 30 with the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board.
Police beat: Florida man last seen in May is still missing : OPP
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are still looking for a Florida man who went missing in May.
U11 Arthur Twisters girls softball team place second in Arthur Fall Fair parade
ARTHUR– The U11 Arthur Twisters (White) girls softball team recently added another victory to their season – this time at the Arthur Fall Fair parade.
Two arrested for public sex
GUELPH – A Guelph man and woman have been arrested after a couple was recorded having sex earlier this month in a crowded public area.
Minto treasurer receives Suzanna Dieleman award
MINTO – Minto treasurer Gordon Duff, centre, was awarded the Suzanna Dieleman award at the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association (MFOA) meeting earlier this month.
Free film screening of Gord Downie’s The Secret Path set for Sept. 30
FERGUS – In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or Orange Shirt Day, the Township of Centre Wellington is collaborating with Dalton Associates to offer a free public screening of The Secret Path.
County museum, arts council host 2024/25 Gallery Concert season
FERGUS – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has announced its Gallery Concerts for the 2024/25 season.
Drayton Youth Centre’s 25th anniversary celebration a success
MAPLETON – The Drayton Youth Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary on Sept. 13 with a barbecue, balloons, fire trucks, cotton candy, painting, Waddies games and prizes.
Euchre at the Legion
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 will be holding progressive euchre every other Sunday at 1pm.
New crosswalks in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Standing in the centre of Arthur’s Smith Street on Sept. 19, Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox cut the ribbon on a new crosswalk described as the first of its kind in the community.
Mapleton welcomes Your Neighbourhood Table restaurant
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson, back, attended a ribbon cutting on Sept. 18 for Your Neighbourhood Table, a restaurant on Highway 86 in Mapleton.
Little Mermaid musical coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Royal City Musical Productions Inc. (RCMPI), a community theatre company based in Guelph, has announced its latest production, a musical rendition of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Woman spat on officer during arrest
GUELPH – A Guelph woman faces charges after she spat on a Guelph Police officer while being arrested.
Palmerston Big Dig 2026 business meeting in October
PALMERSTON – The Minto Chamber of Commerce is set to host its Big Dig 2026 business meeting regarding upcoming construction projects.