CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP say they received a report on Jan. 25 about a local resident being blackmailed by someone threatening to share intimate images of them with others.
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Centre Wellington gives out $93,000 to local community benefit groups
ELORA – Centre Wellington council was dishing out the cash on Jan. 31 during its first council meeting this year.
Feathers and Fossils exhibit now open at the WCMA
ABOYNE – Explore a world of dinosaurs in the Feathers and Fossils exhibit, on display from Jan. 31 until March 20 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA).
Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for Awards of Excellence gala
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has put out the call for nominations for this year’s Awards of Excellence.
Firefighter airlifted to hospital now recovering at home
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.
Residents line Elora street to pay tribute to late businessman Merlen Kropf
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.
Former Fergus student shares love of music through online learning
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 author announces third novel in the works
FERGUS – Combining his passions for law, history and writing, Fergus-based author Bob Grant is in the midst of writing his third novel.
Centre Wellington announces reopening plans for Jan. 31
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.
Elora Singers to take part in online classical music festival
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.