WELLINGTON COUNTY – Customers don’t even have to go to the farmers’ market to be able to enjoy market wares, thanks to the Farmers’ Market Box Series from the County of Wellington’s Taste Real program.
Dog abandoned in outhouse adopted by foster family
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced that Cleo, a chihuahua found in deplorable condition, will be adopted by its foster home.
Erin Rotary supports youth mental health
ERIN - The Rotary Club of Erin partnered with Erin District High School on May 14 to deliver the first Minds Matter mental health and well-being event.
Orton hosts Canada Day BBQ and firework display
ORTON – The Orton Community Association is inviting residents to their annual Canada Day Chicken Dinner and Fireworks Display, on July 1.
Fergus man faces break-in, mischief, threat charges
LISTOWEL – A Fergus man faces several charges in connection with two break-ins and a damaged sign, all within three days.
Garden tour allows peek into stunning backyards
FERGUS – Lots of people came out for the Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour, on June 23.
Berry, beary good time had by all at annual Teddy Bear Picnic
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Teddy bears of all colours and sizes, and numerous other stuffed animal friends, accompanied youngsters to the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic on June 22.
Drayton’s Canada Day event expands
DRAYTON – With live music, a bouncy castle, food trucks, face painting and fire trucks, Mapleton’s Canada Day celebration is set to have something for the whole family.
Highland Rugby hosts Club Day on June 22
FERGUS – Fergus’ Victoria Park was filled with activity throughout the day on June 22, as the Highland Rugby Club hosted its annual Club Day, which featured multiple matches for both junior and senior teams.
Sky-high entertainment at York Soaring open house
BELWOOD – First World War planes and glider rides were the focus as the York Soaring Association hosted an open house and fly-in on June 22.
Police seize close to $100,000 in meth; Mount Forest man charged
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials say an officer patrolling Main Street North in Mount Forest saw the driver of a sedan dealing drugs at about 11:15pm on June 19.
Wellington North man charged with murder in 2019 death of Jason Brown
MINTO – Police have charged a third person – a Wellington North man – in connection with the 2019 kidnapping and death of Jason John Brown.
NDSS Girl’s Slo-Pitch team competed at OFSAA tournament
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Girl’s Slo-Pitch team traveled to Hamilton June 10 and 11 to compete at Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) tournament.
Cooking up fun at Rockwood Farmers’ Market opening
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Market kicked off its 10th anniversary season on June 12 at Rockmosa Park.
Registration open for 2024 Canada Day Soap Box Derby
ELORA – It’s time for racers to register and start getting their rides ready for the Canada Day Soap Box Derby in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.