ELORA – Gus, the four-year-old miniature dachshund, took home the grand prize at Grand River Raceway’s 2023 Wiener Dog Championship on July 14.
Centre Wellington
Plants, planters vandalized in Fergus and Belwood
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has seen a rise in vandalism of planters ion Fergus and Belwood.
Rene Brunott celebrates 100th birthday
FERGUS — On July 14, Caressant Care Fergus residents gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of Rene Brunott.
Neighbourwoods holds mulching event
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Dedicated volunteers came out on July 11 to help mulch trees in the community.
Construction to begin on Carroll Creek Bridge
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Carroll Creek Bridge on Wellington Road 18, approximately 5.9km west of Wellington Road 7 in Centre Wellington, is set to begin construction on July 31 with a completion date of Oct. 27.
Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Champions
Shuffleboard club – Centre Wellington Shuffleboard Club members represented Ontario at the Canadian National Shuffleboard Association Championship in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Police beat: Residents charged in drug bust
FERGUS – Two Fergus residents have been charged following a drug bust here last week.
Council approves 118 estate home development outside Belwood
BELWOOD – Centre Wellington council has approved a development in Belwood that will see 118 private homes on half-acre lots built in an estate community.
Advertiser publisher elected chair of News Media Canada
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser publisher Dave Adsett has been named chair of News Media Canada. He was elected on July 11 by the board of directors of the organization.
Elora teen wins provincial short story writing contest
ELORA — Noah Barron placed first at the provincial level in this year’s Young Authors Awards.