ERIN – Organizers and town officials say the inaugural Erin Pride event at McMillan Park on June 22 was a remarkable success.
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Hammond Manufacturing is first business in Fergus Business Park
FERGUS – Hammond Manufacturing will be the first business in the new Fergus Business Park. The township and company made the announcement at the site, at the corner of First Line and Dickson Drive, on June 20.
Police seize close to $100,000 in meth; Mount Forest man charged
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials say an officer patrolling Main Street North in Mount Forest saw the driver of a sedan dealing drugs at about 11:15pm on June 19.
‘Garagemahal’ event raises thousands for Big Brothers Big Sisters
SALEM – June 20 marked the seventh year that John Stumpf and his wife Pam have presented Garagemahal in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Centre Wellington. Held on their property in Salem, the event is sponsored by several local businesses and a team of volunteers.
Wellington North man charged with murder in 2019 death of Jason Brown
MINTO – Police have charged a third person – a Wellington North man – in connection with the 2019 kidnapping and death of Jason John Brown.
Legal clinic supports Indigenous people with name change services
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Indigenous people’s traditional names were often taken through the residential school system, the Indian Act, the Sixties Scoop, and other colonial practices.
Puslinch Township wants to shut down Badger Daylighting
ABERFOYLE – Puslinch Township would like the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to shut down a business it claims is operating illegally in the township.
UGDSB receives ministry approval to proceed with new schools in Fergus, Guelph
GUELPH – A new Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) elementary school in Fergus is one step closer to reality now that the province has approved construction and the board has received a building permit.
Local team off to World Pool Championships in August
FERGUS – They went into the regional pool tournament as the underdog and came out the victor. And so the Blame Game, a pool team that plays regularly at JJs Diner in Fergus, will be heading to Las Vegas for the World Pool Championships in August.
Guelph’s Taylor Reid takes first place at Guelph Lake triathlon
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Hundreds of competitors from across the province swam, cycled and ran their way through the Guelph Lake Subaru Triathlon Series held at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area on June 15.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebration to be held at Riverside Park, Guelph
GUELPH – June 21 is both National Indigenous Peoples Day and the summer solstice.
Registration open for 2024 Canada Day Soap Box Derby
ELORA – It’s time for racers to register and start getting their rides ready for the Canada Day Soap Box Derby in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.
Cooking up fun at Rockwood Farmers’ Market opening
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmers’ Market kicked off its 10th anniversary season on June 12 at Rockmosa Park.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts a performance of ABBA Fever
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Another sold out crowd came to see a well-polished performance of ABBA Fever at the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 15.
News from Mapleton area from 1907 and 1926
117 years ago – May 1907 ended with rain, followed by a warm dry spell in the first days of June.