MOUNT FOREST – Both closures were announced last-minute via social media and hospital officials did not notify the media about them.
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Public health looking for owner of dog that bit woman
MOUNT FOREST – Public health officials say "a young woman was bitten by a dog described as black and white brindle" on Sept. 4 at about 11:30am on Queen Street in Mount Forest.
Emergency department at Mount Forest hospital closing again
MOUNT FOREST – According to a hospital Facebook post, the department will close on Sept. 6 (Friday) at 3pm and reopen on Sept. 7 (Saturday) at 7am.
Close to 1,600 pigs die in Wellington North barn fire
WELLINGTON NORTH – No people were injured but 1,600 pigs died in a barn fire on Labour Day near Derrynane.
Advertiser website back online after issues addressed
FERGUS – The Wellington Advertiser's website appears to be back up and running as normal after a couple days of service interruptions.
Blacksmith shop secures bridge loan for roof work
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is helping to ensure the Lynes Blacksmith Shop gets its new roof as planned this fall by approving an interest-free loan for the project.
County libraries host Culture Days programs
Fall is a perfect time for us to get to know our community better through local activities and extracurriculars.
Arthur U11 Girls Softball champions
ARTHUR – The Arthur U11 White Girls Softball team competed in the U11 ISA Inter County Year End Tournament ‘B’ division and won the championship on Aug. 18.
Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team champions
ARTHUR – After four days and a lot of rain, the Arthur Twisters U11 Blue team came home from Port Elgin as WOBA U11 North Consolation 2 Champions.
Mount Forest resident honours Terry Fox’s legacy
MOUNT FOREST – Local resident Bill Dineen remembers watching Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. And 44 years later, he continues to keep his legacy alive.