GUELPH - On July 12, the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) announced 20 current and emerging leaders from across the province selected to be a part of Class 20 of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP). Participants are starting their AALP journey this month.
‘Life in the Fast Lane’ author signs books in Arthur
Life in the fast lane — On Aug. 19, Chris Stoddart held a book signing at Sussmans Men’s Wear in Arthur from 11 to 3pm.
Annual Pickup Truck Nationals held at Arthur Ball Diamond
ARTHUR - Truck show held at local ball diamond.
Mount Forest water tower back in service
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest water tower overlooking Miller Street and Parkside Drive is back in service and starting to look a little fresher.
Station Earth raises $19,500 for oncology unit at Groves
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Station Earth, located in Fergus, held its annual Hot Laps event on June 27 and raised $19,500 for the oncology department at Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH).
Donkey Sanctuary holding PACE for the Donkeys Sept. 24
PUSLINCH – Lace up your running shoes and join an exciting and meaningful event – the PACE for the Donkeys 5K Trail Run 2023.
Long weekend charges
ORILLIA – Police say the August long weekend was a “tragic” one on Ontario’s roads, waterways and trails, with the OPP responding to eight fatalities.
Classic Car Show hosted by Erin Legion
ERIN – The Erin Legion hosted its annual Classic Car Show on Aug.12.
Upcoming EWFHT workshops
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The East Wellington Family Health Team is providing another month of free workshops to help folks reach good health.
Police Beat: ‘Good Samaritans’ scammed in separate incidents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police are investigating two identical scams perpetrated on what they are calling “would-be good Samaritans.”
Guelph man charged with human trafficking
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been charged with human trafficking and forcible confinement.
Driver airlifted to hospital
CALEDON – An Erin resident was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious crash here on Sunday.
Ponsonby Jr. Sting team participates in Ontario Amateur Softball Tournament
PONSONBY – The Ponsonby Jr. Sting team travelled to Tara to participate in the Ontario Amateur Softball Association Provincial U13 Tournament.
Puslinch launches new community guide, business directory
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township officials are inviting local businesses to sign up for a new community guide and business directory. "We are delighted to launch this initiative to support our local businesses," Mayor Seeley stated in an Aug. 16 press release.
Court appearances scheduled for residents charged in death of Lucas Shortreed
GUELPH – Two Wellington North residents charged last year in connection with the 2008 hit-and-run death of Lucas Shortreed are expected to appear in person before Guelph court in September.