PALMERSTON – The Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club (UCTCC) donated $1,000 to the Minto Fire’s Palmerston station on Sept. 28.
Harriston Kinsmen host fall Minto Tuff Truck competition
MINTO – Harriston Kinsmen hosted their fall Minto Tuff Truck competition at the local community centre grounds on Sept. 30.
Blue-green algae found in Conestogo Lake
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has identified blue-green algae in Conestogo Lake. Officials added that previously confirmed blue-green algae blooms at Belwood Lake are still present.
Centre Wellington youth, 13, charged with sexual assault
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police have charged a 13-year-old from Centre Wellington with sexual assault. The "historical sexual assault" occurred at a home somewhere in Wellington County.
Louise Marshall emergency department closing yet again
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital here will be closed again this weekend, marking the third such closure this month due to "a staffing shortage.”
Palmerston and District Hospital MRI campaign receives donation of $3,000
PALMERSTON — The Upper Canada Two Cylinder John Deere Club donated $3,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital MRI campaign on Sept. 6 at the Minto Rural Health Centre.
Minto celebrates Culture Days with apples and astronomy
MINTO — Orchard tours, stargazing and square dancing were featured at the Apples and Astronomy Culture Days event at Dave and Jean Anderson’s rural property in the Town of Minto on Sept. 22.
Optimist rink roof raising celebration happens in Moorefield
MOOREFIELD — Youth games, a barbecue and rides on the “Sunflower Express” were part of the Optimist rink roof raising celebration in Moorefield on Sept. 23.
All Aboard Palmerston: Tiny Trains Travel the World
PALMERSTON — Lots of little engines were out and about for All Aboard Palmerston’s Tiny Trains Travel the World event on Sept. 23.
Break-in, assault charges
DUNDALK – Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of an assault here on Sept. 19 at 12:24am.
St. Joseph Catholic School holds Terry Fox Run in Fergus
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School had its Terry Fox Run event on Sept. 21. As of that day, the school raised more than 65 per cent of its $5,200 goal.
Youth can participate in Culture Days at the Grove youth hubs
FERGUS - The Grove Wellington Guelph is participating in Culture Days with several events going on at the Fergus and Erin locations.
Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."
Erin Rotary Club holds annual Feast of Hops fundraiser
ERIN — The Erin Rotary Club’s popular Feast of Hops fundraiser was held on Sept. 17 at the Erin Agricultural Society building.
Fergus holds 186th annual Fall Fair
FERGUS — The 186th annual Fergus Fall Fair was held the weekend of Sept. 15 to 17 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.