WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a summary of the articles that received the most page views on the Wellington Advertiser’s website in 2023.
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Top monthly Advertiser Twitter posts for 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The following is a list of articles that received the most engagement on the Wellington Advertiser’s Twitter (now called X) account in 2023.
Drayton student one of two winners of Junior Short Story Contest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington Library has announced the winners of the sixth annual Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest.
Free shinny and public skating at Minto arenas
MINTO – Weekday shinny and PA day sessions run until March 24 at the Palmerston and Harriston arenas.
Community Pantry Project fills a gap by supporting Rockwood residents in need
ROCKWOOD – Every Wednesday, people in need can visit the new Community Pantry Project here to pick up groceries, clothing and small kitchen items, and stay to enjoy a bowl of hot soup.
Minto applies for $48,000 grant to buy generator
MINTO – The Town of Minto is applying for a $48,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) to install a generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
Rockwood soccer star Daniel Clarke drafted by Halifax Wanderers Football Club
ROCKWOOD – Local 20-year-old Daniel Clarke has been drafted by the Halifax Wanderers Football Club as a goalkeeper.
Centre Wellington to conduct study of short-term rentals
ELORA – Considering the growing popularity of Airbnb and similar websites, and faced with a shortage of housing in the township, Centre Wellington council is concerned that accommodations for tourists are taking precedence over accommodations for residents.
Some Erin residents to be without water on Jan. 3
ERIN – Some residents connected to Erin's water system may be without water between 8am and 5pm on Jan. 3.
Fergus man seriously injured after vehicle hits house
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Fergus man has life-threatening injuries after a truck ran into a house here on Monday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 16 south of Damascus, at about noon on Jan. 1.
Dave Genereaux will be missed deeply: family
FERGUS – Dave Genereaux was a loving husband, doting new father and “all around awesome guy. He’s going to be missed a lot,” his wife Sabrina Genereaux said tearfully on Dec. 31.
Fergus man dead after Highway 6 collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A 40-year-old Fergus man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 6 on Friday morning.
Local research scientist appointed to Order of Canada
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Salem resident John Hirdes is one of 78 appointees to the Order of Canada. On Dec. 28 Governor General Mary Simon announced the order's new members, who are recognized for contributions that enrich and improve the lives of others.
Jefferson Elora Community Centre reopening Jan. 5
ELORA – After extensive renovations and a new name, the township would like to invite the community to the official re-opening of the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on Jan. 5.
Close shave for two J.D. Hogarth teachers; new record for students
FERGUS – J.D. Hogarth Public School held its annual food drive over three weeks this month, collecting 3,200 food items – more than the goal of 3,000 – for the local food bank.