WELLINGTON COUNTY – It might seem an unusual career path right out of high school, but both Graham Giddy and Allan Lee have found being funeral directors to be deeply meaningful, satisfying, and important work. And they each received recognition in 2022 for 50 years in the business.
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One dead in Jan. 4 crash in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – One person is dead following a collision between an SUV and a transport truck here on Wednesday afternoon. It was the second fatal collision on Wellington County roads within three hours on Jan. 4.
Township holding public meeting on Cultural Heritage Landscapes
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Residents here are invited to a public information centre and community workshop on Jan. 18 to learn about and participate in the Cultural Heritage Landscapes (CHL) Official Plan amendment.
Food bank’s Crystal Awards go to CWDHS, Giant Tiger
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Food Bank gave its Crystal Award to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) and Giant Tiger, but because it couldn’t hold its AGM, the awards were given without fanfare. But they still have meaning.
Local history buff uncovers Beatty mansion’s hidden past
FERGUS – It was like finding buried treasure when Ted Bednarski started renovating the lower unit at 220 Bridge St. here.
New hydro poles on Gartshore Street made of composite material, more sustainable
New poles – Centre Wellington Hydro has been installing new hydro poles on Gartshore Street…
Police beat: OPP looking to identify two suspects in Erin break-in
ERIN – Police are looking to identify two suspects they say were involved in a break-in and theft here last month.
Grade 5 Elora student one of two winners of Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington Library has announced the winners of the fifth…
Two Grand River Mustangs teams bring home silver
Bringing home silver – The break between Christmas and New Year’s was a busy one for seven…
Significant rainfall prompts water safety statements from area conservation authorities
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Recent weather conditions have prompted area conservation authorities to release water safety statements urging caution around waterways.