FERGUS – The annual Walk for Parkinson’s is fast-approaching.
Centre Wellington
2022 Fergus Scottish Festival breaks former attendance records
CENTRE WELLINGTON, — The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games held its first in-person festival since the onset of the pandemic last weekend and confirmed on Aug. 19 that close to 26,000 visitors attended the event, breaking all former attendance records.
Council reverses decision on support letter for new hospice
ELORA – Centre Wellington council reversed a previous decision at its Aug. 22 meeting, voting in favour of addressing a letter of support to the Ministry of Health for a new hospice in Wellington County.
Weekend marks triumphant return for Riverfest
ELORA – Riverfest Elora saw a successful weekend after a two year pandemic hiatus. The annual music festival ran Aug. 19 to 21 at Bissell Park in Elora.
Fergus resident charged with arson in Aug. 1 fire
FERGUS – An 18-year-old Fergus resident has been charged with arson in connection with a suspicious fire here earlier this month.
Elora man facing numerous charges in shooting at Fergus home in February
FERGUS – An Elora man faces 11 charges stemming from a shooting six months ago, when bullets ripped into a Fergus home in the middle of the night.
Museum’s Antique and Classic Car Show set for Aug. 28
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting the 46th annual Antique and Classic Car Show on Aug. 28 from 1 to 4pm.
Fergus native to perform at Riverfest with band I, the Mountain this weekend
ELORA – Fergus native Matt Rappolt will be making his Riverfest Elora debut this weekend alongside his band I, the Mountain.
Fergus resident celebrates 100th birthday
FERGUS – Longtime Fergus resident Mary Woods will celebrate her 100th birthday on Aug. 20.
Elora teen to play in national baseball championships
ELORA – Lucas Albano will compete for Team Ontario at Baseball Canada’s U13 AAA National Championships, Aug. 25 to 29.