WELLINGTON NORTH - East-West Luther Townline Road between Highway 89 and Concession Road 12 and 13 is expected to be closed until Nov. 1 as Dufferin County is replacing the Extra T Beam bridge.
East Garafraxa celebrates sesquicentennial
EAST GARAFRAXA - This year the Township of East Garafraxa celebrates 150 years since its incorporation.
Rockwood resident volunteers on Kenya trip
ROCKWOOD – Maria Artuso’s trip to Kenya through the RBC Global Citizen Award is the latest highlight in a lifestyle dedicated to volunteering.
Council receives Lynes Blacksmith Shop update
KENILWORTH - A change of ownership for the Lynes Blacksmith Shop has taken place and financial activities will now flow through the township.
Wellington Word Fest at Hillsburgh Library
HILLSBURGH - The grand finale of the Wellington County Library TD Summer Reading Club is a family-friendly festival of words.
Palmerston fair features plenty of food and fun – opens Aug. 23
PALMERSTON – Farms, families and fun are the focus of any rural fair and the Palmerston Agricultural Society has made them the theme of its 2019 event, set to run Aug. 23 to 25.
Victoria Park Seniors Centre to host annual Peach Social on Aug. 17
Peaches galore - The Victoria Park Seniors Centre in Fergus is having its annual Peach Social on Aug. 17, from 10am to 1pm.
Local dance students audition for The Nutcracker with Canada’s Ballet Jörgen
GUELPH - Canada’s Ballet Jörgen will return to the River Run Centre on Dec. 22 and 23 at 7:30pm with The Nutcracker.
Touch a Truck in Erin
ERIN - The Town of Erin will have its heavy-duty equipment on display for a Touch a Truck event.
Police beat: Equipment stolen
CENTRE WELLINGTON - On Aug. 2 at about 7:30am Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft at a property on South River Road here.
Benefit planned in Clifford for motorcycle accident victims
CLIFFORD – A benefit barbecue will be held here for two local residents injured in a motorcycle accident in June.
First federal all candidates meeting announced for Centre Wellington
FERGUS - With the federal election approaching quickly, the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Centre Wellington Community Foundation will host an all candidates meeting on Oct. 2 at 7pm at the Fergus Legion.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games brings Scottish flair to town
The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games brings Scottish flair to town.
County touts evolution of Wellington Place into a sprawling hub for major services
ABOYNE - Originally built in 1877, the one-time poor house property here has grown into a campus of county services with over 190 acres of trails, buildings, services and green spaces called Wellington Place.