FERGUS – If you like feisty women of a certain age, you just might like The Newfoundland Lunch Party: A Sisters of the Soil Novel, with Recipes.
Centre Wellington
Fire spreads to second structure but house saved
BELWOOD – Two garage-type structures were destroyed in a fire north of Belwood on Aug. 31, but the house was saved.
Women in sport shaped Elora’s history
GUELPH – A University of Guelph professor has written a new book about the history of women’s recreational activities in the small towns of Dresden, Tillsonburg and Elora
General surgeon joins Groves hospital team
ABOYNE – General surgeon Dr. Sumanta Dutta will be providing general surgery and endoscopy services at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Sci-fi fans unite at Steampunk festival in Fergus
FERGUS – Top hats and an array of outlandish attire became the norm in downtown Fergus as the Cogs and Clockwork – Fergus Steampunk Festival returned on the weekend.
Terry Fox Runs occurring throughout Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several Terry Fox Runs will be taking place across Wellington County this weekend in support of cancer research and Fox’s legacy.
Advertiser website back online after issues addressed
FERGUS – The Wellington Advertiser's website appears to be back up and running as normal after a couple days of service interruptions.
Anything is possible with the right ‘Addy-tude’
ELORA – Riverfest Elora and Team Addy will host A Concert with Addy-tude, a special fundraising event to honour the life and spirit of Addison (Addy) Hill.
Victor Dockrell needs new scooter after collision with pickup truck
ELORA – The granddaughter of an Elora man whose motorized scooter was written off after a collision with a pickup truck is hoping the community will support a GoFundMe campaign to get him a new one.
Ponsonby U11 boys win gold
PONSONBY – Not even the threat of a tornado could stop the Ponsonby U11 boys, who won gold at the ISA tournament on Aug. 17 at the Ponsonby Ball Park.