DRAYTON – Adam Surnoskie of Drayton won $100,000 when his ticket matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the April 21 Daily Grand draw. He also won $4 on his Daily Grand selection, bringing his total winnings to $100,004.
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What’s up for seniors locally
There’s plenty going on to keep seniors busy, productive and actively engaged.
OPP investigating after Pride decorations targeted by vandals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP is investigating after several Pride flags and decorations were damaged or destroyed recently in Perth and Wellington counties.
Davidson acclaimed to Federation of Canadian Municipalities board
REGINA - Wellington County councillor and Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson was acclaimed to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board of directors for the 2022-23 term at the annual FCM Conference which ran from June 2 to 5. Davidson is one of 16 members representing the Ontario Caucus.
Local hospitals extending mask mandate
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While the province's mask mandate for hospitals ends this weekend, local hospitals will still require face coverings for everyone entering the buildings.
Before-school care approved by ministry for Mapleton schools
MAPLETON – The township has received Ministry of Education approval to operate a before-school program at Maryborough Public School and Drayton Heights Public School for the 2022-23 school year.
Fibre optic expansion project in Mapleton brings high speed access to new areas
MAPLETON – A major expansion of a fibre optic communications service is set to get underway here.
Wellington Road 12 section to be closed for culvert work
MAPLETON - A section of Wellington Road 12 here will be closed temporarily due to a Wellington County culvert replacement project.
Agricultural society introduces new logo
DRAYTON – The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society recently held a competition inviting local artists to create a new logo to help launch the organization into another year of activities, including the return of the fair - “Another Day in Fairadise” - to be held Aug. 5 to 7.
Mapleton Farmers Market opens for the season
Market season - The first Mapleton Farmers Market of the season was held on June 1 in the municipal parking lot in Drayton.