FERGUS – The Township of Centre Wellington opened the first disc golf course in the municipality on July 4 on the grounds behind the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Centre Wellington
Tyler Cox wins youth weightlifting national championship
SALEM – The kettlebell doesn’t fall far from the bench press in the Cox household.
Waterloo man charged in April 30 sexual assault at Fergus business
FERGUS – Wellington County OPP officials initially announced on May 7 that they were investigating an incident “at a retailer on St. David Street” on April 30 at about 5:45pm. “A woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown male,” police stated at the time.
Madison Galloway releases self-titled sophomore album
FERGUS – Madison Galloway, a blues-rock artist from Fergus, released a self-titled album on June 28.
Centre Wellington Rotary distributes final grants
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Centre Wellington recently handed out its final grants as the club is closing down.
Annual Lions Club Poker Run
BELWOOD – Every year area motorcyclists partake in a Lions Club Poker Run, with donated funds going to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
Gordon Lightfoot’s band coming to Fergus
FERGUS – Experience the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot in the most authentic way – with his original touring band.
Pajama Parties at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – You don’t have to get dressed up to check out the exhibits at the Wellington County Museum and Archives; in fact, you can wear your pajamas.
Sensational Pub Night
FERGUS – Peter Humel leads a group over Milligan Bridge during Sensational Elora’s Pub Night in Fergus on June 19.
Township seeking community input on parks and recreation facilities, programs
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is seeking community input as it begins several key strategic plans for the parks and recreation department.