WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement, or financial need.
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Police beat: Guelph/Eramosa woman faces drug, weapon charges
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Guelph/Eramosa woman is facing drug, weapon and impaired driving charges, among others, after trying to evade police here recently.
Fergus Grand Theatre performs ‘Just Play’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Once a year co-ordinater of the Fergus Grand Theatre Eric Goudie invites people from Centre Wellington with a talent to perform on stage with a show called Just Play.
Centre Wellington Black Committee presents: Awakened Voices 3
WELLINGTON COUNTY – History of the Black community in Wellington County was featured Sept. 22.
Cody Shepperd Project raises over $26,000
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Cody Shepperd Project hosted 108 golfers at its 6th annual Cody Shepperd Memorial Golf Tournament on Sept. 9, with funds raised going to mental health supports and initiatives in Centre Wellington.
Wellington County Queen of the Furrow finishes fourth at IPM
MAPLETON – Wellington County Queen of the Furrow Shayna Morphy finished in the top five at the Ontario Queen of the Furrow competition recently at the International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo.
Melissa Karpenko crowned Queen of the Furrow for 2024
DUFFERIN COUNTY – The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo ran Sept. 19 to 23 in Bowling Green, Dufferin County.
Wellington County’s Rural Romp Farm and Food Tours
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Rural rompers got to experience the tastes and sights of Wellington County’s diverse farming operations during the Taste Real Fall Rural Romp.
Celebrate Halloween at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE — The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting several “spooktacular” events this month to celebrate Halloween.
150-year-old black walnut tree named Tree of the Year
CENTRE WELLINGTON - At 150 years old, a black walnut tree reaching 21 metres high and 30 metres across has been named Centre Wellington’s Tree of the Year.
Council now in favour of new crosswalk in downtown Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – The intersection of Main Street South and King Street East in downtown Mount Forest is being recommended for new pedestrian crossing infrastructure after all.
Palmerston Agricultural Society hosts Tri-County Machines and Memories Tour
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Agricultural Society hosted its third Tri-County Machines and Memories Tour on Oct. 1.
Ontario Public Library Week – Libraries for life!
This month we are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from Oct. 16 to 22. No matter what stage…
Quilting workshop held at Palmerston Lions Heritage Park Pavillion
Palmerston – A barn quilt workshop at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park pavilion on Sept. 23 was among the 2023 Culture Days activities in the Town of Minto.