WELLINGTON COUNTY - Local police are happy to report there were no fatal crashes in the county over the August long weekend, but they are concerned with some driving behaviours observed during a four-day blitz.
Museum car show Aug. 18
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives Antique and Classic Car Show will take place Aug. 18 from 1 to 4pm.
Public health: 12 overdoses in 24 hours in Guelph
GUELPH - Over a 24-hour period last week, there were at least 12 overdoses here.
Erin hosted the 8th annual One World One Family multicultural festival
Multicultural Festival - The 8th annual One World One Family multicultural festival was held in Erin Aug. 4-5.
First rabid bat confirmed in Dufferin since 1990
GUELPH – Three members of a Dufferin County family are being treated for possible exposure to…
Mount Forest Fair celebrates 160 years of country living
MOUNT FOREST - Get ready to celebrate 160 years of country living at the Mount Forest Fair on Aug. 17.
A ‘tale as old as time’ comes to Drayton Festival Theatre
DRAYTON – Experience “a tale as old as time,” as Disney’s much-loved blockbuster musical Beauty and the Beast delights audiences of all generations with its memorable story of romance and redemption, from Aug. 15 to 31 at Drayton Festival Theatre.
1979 Cadillac to be featured at Palmerston Car and Truck Show
PALMERSTON - Every year Palmerston Car and Truck Show organizers pick a feature vehicle to be showcased at the show.
Dana Dobbie helps lacrosse team win championship
SPARKS, Md. - Centre Wellington native Dana Dobbie has helped lead her team Brave to a late comeback and a WPLL (Women’s Professional Lacrosse League) championship, 13-12, over team Fight on July 28 at U.S. Lacrosse’s Tierney Field.
Scottish festival dream to be fulfilled for Lillian Burden
FERGUS - Lillian Burden doesn’t have a Scottish bone in her body – but she’s held the song of the bagpipes in her heart for nearly a century.
Celebration of life planned for former Wellington County CAO Jim Andrews
GUELPH - A celebration of life is planned on Aug. 25 for former Wellington County CAO Jim Andrews, who passed away on July 26.
Police beat: Two men charged in break-in
Men charged in break-in GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Two men have been arrested and face multiple charges…
Busy weekend in Mapleton, Minto – fair, street party, story telling on tap
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There will be plenty of activity in the northern portion of the county this weekend, as Mapleton residents gear up for the annual Drayton Fair, while Minto residents are set to party in the street.
Drayton Rotary plans Cruise Nights
DRAYTON - The Drayton Rotary Club will hold the first of three planned Cruise Nights on Aug. 12 from 6 to 8pm across from the Drayton fire hall.
Palmerston man charged with sexual assault
PALMERSTON – A Palmerston man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an…