MINTO – Some local residents raised concerns about the potential impact of locating a truck and heavy equipment sales business near their residential properties at a public meeting here on June 20.
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Minto, Mapleton to share bylaw enforcement officer
MINTO – Council here has approved an agreement to share the services of a bylaw enforcement officer with the Township of Mapleton.
Significant community funding supports cultural projects, events in Wellington North
ARTHUR – Funds from the Wellington County Business Retention and Expansion program and Wellington North Cultural Roundtable and Community Fund were presented to recipients at a June 15 Wellington North Cultural Roundtable meeting.
Harriston man charged in two sexual assaults
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Harriston man has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in separate…
Wellington North man charged in sexual assault at Arthur grocery store
ARTHUR – Police have charged a Wellington North man with sexual assault after an incident at a grocery store here and following resident reports of a suspicious person hanging around the local splashpad and area parks and schools.
Arthur’s Silver Fox Distillery declared Grand National Champs for second consecutive year
ARTHUR – Mark and Lisa Townsend have done it again. For the second consecutive year, Silver Fox Distillery has been named the Grand National Champion in the U.S. Open Spirits competition.
Principal/vice-principal changes impact north Wellington schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Upper Grand District School Board has announced a number a number of elementary and secondary principal and vice principal transfers and appointments impacting north Wellington schools.
Pedestrian bridge closed
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Wells Street West pedestrian bridge, located at the westerly limits of Wells Street West in Arthur, is closed indefinitely according to a June 14 notice from Wellington North township.
1943 Norwell Army Cadet Battery holds 80th annual inspection
PALMERSTON- Several awards were presented during the 80th annual cadet inspection at Norwell…
Reflections: Questions and answer
I had a conversation with a good friend who works in education the other day that is sticking with…
Palmerston Lions Community Splash Bash
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Lions organized the 2023 Splash Bash at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park on June 17.
Arthur Legion donates to Groves Memorial Community Hospital
ARTHUR - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 226 of Arthur presented Groves Memorial Community Hospital with $1,500 on May 17, as part of the Arthur Legion’s commitment to supporting the community. Branch 226 Secretary Linda Tremble, left and President Nancy Croft, right, present the cheques to Lori Ar
The first North Wellington Farmers Market of the year
MOUNT FOREST – The first Wellington North Farmers Market of the season was held on June 17 in Mount Forest.
Wellington North repaving work runs over budget by $262,885
KENILWORTH - Annual road repaving work in Wellington North has been awarded to E.C. King Contracting (Miller Paving) for a pre-tax cost of $1.37 million. The estimated cost for taxpayers is $1.53 million, once taxes and rural pulverizing and additional gravel are considered.
Local teenager charged with arson
MOUNT FOREST – A local teenager has been charged with arson in connection with one of several suspicious fires here earlier this month.