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ERIN – The total paid to Erin council in 2023 was $182,415, according to a remuneration statement prepared by treasurer Wendy Parr and presented to council on Feb. 8.

GUELPH – George Bridge has been acclaimed as chair of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s board of health.

MOUNT FOREST – A local man has been charged with theft after a charity donation box was stolen from a business last week.

PUSLINCH – The sudden closure of the Paddock Bridge last May is wreaking havoc on Puslinch roads, causing council here to worry the township won’t be properly compensated by Wellington County.

ROCKWOOD – Three former Rockwood Centennial Public School students are part of a band called Bluff, and their first album, Breeding Grounds, will be released on Feb. 14. 

GUELPH – Following a four-day trial in Guelph Superior Court, Rodney Grubb has been found guilty on one arson charge and two weapons-related charges. He was acquitted on another count of arson.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has launched a pilot program offering one-on-one service to help low-income residents reduce their home energy use and costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

WELLINGTON COUNTY  – In February, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) honours Black heritage, Black brilliance and Black joy. 

PUSLINCH – If Puslinch residents don’t like the 4.1 per cent tax increase for 2024 approved by council on Feb. 7, well, it could have been worse.

CLIFFORD – The Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team (MMFHT) will be able to provide primary health care to hundreds of additional residents after receiving more than a half-million dollars in provincial funding to add two nurse practitioners, a practical nurse and a receptionist to the team’s roster.

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board  (UGDSB) approved two revised policies, pertaining to student fees and Indigenous education, during the board meeting on Jan. 30. 

FERGUS – Fergus artist Madison Galloway, is releasing another  blues-rock single, Love Like Yours.