Centre Wellington

ELORA – The Centre Wellington firefighter who was airlifted to a hospital in Hamilton last week, was released from hospital the same day and it appears he will make a full recovery. The fate of the rescue vehicle remains up in the air, however.

ELORA – On Jan. 28 members of the community lined the sidewalk outside the Geddes Street Market to pay tribute to Merlen Kropf, who died on Jan. 19 at age 88.

FERGUS – Assuming the role of teacher rather than student, former St. Joseph Catholic School student Alex Shellington recently revisited his alma mater to share his knowledge and passion for music. 

FERGUS – Combining his passions for law, history and writing, Fergus-based author Bob Grant is in the midst of writing his third novel.

ELORA – Centre Wellington Township has revealed details about what local facilities will reopen next week as part of the province's loosening of COVID-19 restrictions.

FERGUS – In the hopes of connecting and building community, the Elora Singers are among those set to participate in an off-season free online event, titled July in January. 

ELORA – Although it sounded a bit like a campaign speech, Mayor Kelly Linton says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll run again in the October municipal election. “I haven’t made a decision on that,” he said.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brother Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) is not only colouring outside the lines; it is thinking “Beyond the Box”.