SPARKS, Md. - Centre Wellington native Dana Dobbie has helped lead her team Brave to a late comeback and a WPLL (Women’s Professional Lacrosse League) championship, 13-12, over team Fight on July 28 at U.S. Lacrosse’s Tierney Field.
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Scottish festival dream to be fulfilled for Lillian Burden
FERGUS - Lillian Burden doesn’t have a Scottish bone in her body – but she’s held the song of the bagpipes in her heart for nearly a century.
Historical society recognizes Rev. Dr. Donna Mann
TORONTO - On July 15, the Ontario Historical Society presented the 2018 Cemetery Preservation Award to Rev. Dr. Donna Mann of Elora.
Industry Day a hit at Grand River Raceway
Industry Day - Grand River Raceway’s annual Industry Day event took place on Aug. 5 with driver Doug McNair winning the Battle Of The Belles with Karma Seelster and Jody Jamieson winning the Battle Of Waterloo with Sports Obsession.
Sheepdogs replace Jessie Reyez as Riverfest Elora headliner
ELORA – Riverfest Elora has landed The Sheepdogs to headline opening night. The band replaces…
Jessie Reyez pulls out of Riverfest Elora; officials to name replacement very soon
ELORA – Riverfest Elora is scrambling for a replacement after Jessie Reyez pulled out of the festival.
Cultural Heritage Landscape study underway
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Heritage conservation districts, parks, neighbourhoods, cemeteries, natural areas and industrial complexes are all examples of cultural heritage landscapes.
Fergus Marketplace receives $20,000 in CIP grants/loans
ELORA – The Fergus Marketplace has received a community improvement plan (CIP) grant to improve the building façade adjacent to the Grand River.
Ponsonby hosted eighth annual Pitch in for Autism three-pitch tournament
Three-pitch - The eighth annual Pitch in for Autism three-pitch tournament took place at the Ponsonby ball diamonds on July 26 and 27.
Camp URU serves up a random act of kindness
Random act of kindness - Each week Camp URU in Fergus performs a random act of kindness on Thursday during its six sessions throughout the summer.