ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin has launched a new application process for its Community Giving Program (CGP), providing funding to local projects supporting the club’s mission to “Energize Erin.”
Thinking about ringette? Come to Ringette Day in Fergus
FERGUS – Ringette anyone? The U12 EDGE ringette team is inviting the community to Ringette Day in…
Woman charged in October hit-and-run that injured cyclist
MINTO – A West Grey woman has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision here in the fall that left a cyclist with serious injuries.
Harriston man dies in Perth County crash
WEST PERTH – A Harriston man died in a two-vehicle crash here on Monday. Perth County OPP officials say emergency crews were called to the scene, on Perth Line 55, on Jan. 23 at about 4:47pm.
Wellington North resident bilked of $500,000 in cryptocurrency scam
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are issuing a warning about scammers after a resident here was defrauded of $500,000 over six months in a cryptocurrency scheme.
Councillor Mary Lloyd elected chair of county library board
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ward 5 county councillor Mary Lloyd is the new chair of the county’s library board. Lloyd was elected chair for the 2023-2024 term at the board’s Jan. 11 meeting.
COVID cases down across WDGPH region; hospitalizations steady
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are down this week across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, while hospitalizations remain steady.
Puslinch offering residents online survey to inform budget decisions
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch has launched its annual community engagement survey to gain citizen feedback on the township’s proposed 2023 budget.
Applications open for Community Services Recovery Fund
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local community groups can apply for funding through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF).
Truck driver, company charged in three-vehicle crash in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A commercial truck driver and business from Aylmer have been charged in a three-vehicle crash here on Tuesday that injured one person and caused damage on a nearby residential property.
Township receives over $700,000 in latest OLG payment
ELORA – Centre Wellington will receive over $700,000 in its latest payment from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for hosting Elements Casino Grand River in Elora.
Strathcona Cup tours curling rinks in Mount Forest, Elora and Fergus
International curling event – Strathcona Cup tournament games were held at the Mount Forest…
Tree of Remembrance raises almost $50,000 for Hospice Wellington
GUELPH – Officials at Hospice Wellington are expressing gratitude to the community for a successful Tree of Remembrance campaign it held in December.
Police beat: Business break-in
ABERFOYLE – On Jan. 12 at about 12:05am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft…
Marsville Lions Club breakfast cancelled until future notice
MARSVILLE – The Marsville Lions Club is cancelling its Last Saturday Breakfast that was scheduled at Marsville Hall later this month.