MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials are investigating the theft of a wood chipper from a business here last month.
Concert series continues with shows in Palmerston, Harriston and Fergus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Popular local musical act MooreBand continues its second annual concert series with five shows in 2024.
Seniors facing 25 charges in connection with 1961-1984 sexual assaults
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two Centre Wellington seniors are facing a combined 25 charges in connection with numerous sexual assaults that occurred four to six decades ago – and police believe there could be more victims.
U of G honourees named to Order of Canada, Ontario
GUELPH – Several members of the University of Guelph (U of G) community have been recognized for their contributions in their respective fields with appointments to the Order of Canada and others have been recognized with the Order of Ontario.
Thief breaks into Mount Forest church, steals electronics
MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to find the person responsible for breaking into a local church and stealing electronics.
Township seeking input from residents on draft 2024 budget
PUSLINCH – The township has launched its annual community engagement survey on the township’s 2024 proposed budget on EngagePuslinch.ca.
Grand Valley Lions Club rings in New Year with Polar Bear Dip
GRAND VALLEY - A total of 55 hardy participants plunged into the chilly waters of the Grand River on New Year’s Day.
Welland man faces weapon, driving charges after vehicle stolen
FERGUS – A Welland man is facing several weapon charges following a stolen vehicle call here recently.
Police Beat: Fergus woman charged with drug possession
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Fergus woman has been charged with drug possession following a traffic stop here last month.
Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by Town of Minto
MINTO - A bubble show, a new wrinkle at the 2023 Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve Celebration hosted by the Town of Minto and Minto Fire at the Palmerston arena on Dec. 31.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church hosts Family New Year’s Eve party
ARTHUR - St. Andrews Presbyterian Church hosted a Family New Year’s Eve party at the Arthur arena.
Guelph couple welcomes New Year’s baby Milo
GUELPH - The Oldfields welcomed a new member to the family, Milo Oldfield, who was born at Guelph General Hospital at 12:08am.
Wellington Advertiser’s top online articles of 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a summary of the articles that received the most page views on the Wellington Advertiser’s website in 2023.
Top monthly Advertiser Twitter posts for 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a list of articles that received the most engagement on the Wellington Advertiser’s Twitter (now called X) account in 2023.
Some Erin residents to be without water on Jan. 3
ERIN – Some residents connected to Erin's water system may be without water between 8am and 5pm on Jan. 3.