DRAYTON – The Wellington County Junior Farmers hosted their 2022 Pumpkin Pajamarama in the park across from Drayton’s fairgrounds on Oct. 29.
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Haunted garage a Halloween hit
MAPLETON - A Haunted Garage here was a popular attraction on Oct. 29 and 30 at the Ottens Farm near Moorefield.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after collision in Mapleton
MAPLETON – The driver of a motorcycle was transported to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle collision here on Sunday.
County announces recipients of 2022 Luella Logan award, scholarship
GUELPH – The recipients of the 2022 Luella Logan scholarship and award were announced by Wellington County Warden Kelly Linton at the Oct. 27 county council meeting.
Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 100th anniversary
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary reached a remarkable milestone this year, celebrating a century of service in support of the Louise Marshall Hospital.
MooreBand begins concert series with Harriston show
HARRISTON – The Town Hall Theatre here will provide the stage for the first installment in a concert series featuring popular local musical act MooreBand.
Minor Hockey Day held in Minto
Hockey day action – Oct. 22 was Minor Hockey Day in Minto, with games scheduled at the Palmerston…
Lennox tops Yake in mayoral race; new faces on most area councils
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There are two new mayors and some new faces on all three northern Wellington councils in the wake of the Oct. 24 municipal elections.
At the Library: County libraries offer radon detectors on loan
Did you know that you can borrow radon detectors from the Wellington County Library?
Streets in Palmerston to be dedicated to local veteran families on Oct. 29
PALMERSTON – Two new streets named for local veterans will be dedicated in Palmerston this weekend.
Donation supports CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon
Hospital donation – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 and the branch Catch the Ace Committee…
Mapletwiss Farm ‘upcycling’ pumpkins
KENILWORTH – Wondering what to do with that old jack-o’-lantern?
Incumbents win the day; eight county councillors will return for new term
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Of the nine county councillors elected by voters, eight will be returning for the 2022-26 term.
Reid, Tamlyn join incumbents Martin and Ottens on Mapleton council
MAPLETON – The next Mapleton council will include two new and two returning councillors.
Lennox defeats Yake, reclaiming Wellington North mayor’s seat
KENILWORTH – Andy Lennox will return as Wellington North mayor after defeating challenger Dan Yake on Monday night by 171 votes.