ABOYNE – Children came to enjoy daytime Halloween activities at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
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Catholic school board recognizes exemplary students
GUELPH – The spotlight was shining on two students from Fergus and Harriston during a Wellington Catholic District School Board meeting on Nov. 4.
Fergus resident recalls wartime efforts of his father, V.S. Foster
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Oct. 20 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, Bob Foster shared stories about his father’s journey as a soldier during the Second World War.
Poppy banners raised for Remembrance Day
ELORA – St. John’s Anglican Church in Elora started making these banners with knitted and crocheted poppies a few years ago and now have fashioned several banners that hang throughout the village for Remembrance Day.
Belwood para equestrian heads to Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TORONTO – Jenn Crawford is committed to making the equestrian community more accessible and enjoyable for all, and is preparing to showcase a "different side" of the sport at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair next week.
Body found at scene of vehicle fire
ELORA – Neighbouring homes were evacuated and a body was found inside, but police say there is "no threat to public safety" following a vehicle fire here Thursday morning.
Council says ‘slow down’: speed limits to be lowered on 28 road segments
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Watch out lead-foot drivers. Speed limits are about to be reduced in 28 road segments across the township.
Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team wins bronze
FERGUS – The Fergus Highland U16 girls rugby team won bronze after a match against Aurora at the Rugby Ontario Junior Cup tournament on Oct. 27.
Centre Wellington council approves new urban boundary; proposal now goes to county
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Despite requests from developers to put the brakes on the township’s urban boundary until analysis of the new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) can be done and new population targets determined, council endorsed the new urban boundary recommended by staff.
Marden author’s newest book explores ‘the healing power of music’
ELORA – Music is a pivotal part of 12-year-old Flora Parsons’ identity, and it serves as a safety net as she, and those around her, grapple with life’s challenges. Parsons is the main character in Jean Mill’s newest novel, After the Wallpaper Music. Mills has lived in Marden for the last 27 years