DRAYTON – Food-A-Palooza is back on May 25 for its third consecutive year at the Drayton Municipal Parkade.
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Instead of receiving gifts from my adult children this Mother’s Day, I’m writing them a personal thank-you for letting me be their mother. As if they had a choice.
Templin recognized as Canadian dean of weekly newspapermen
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Police beat: Meth charge
ARTHUR – A local man was charged with meth possession after police investigated a vehicle here in the early morning.
Blue Triton grant to support celebrations, downtown improvements
ERIN – Council here approved staff recommendations on how to spend $58,446 from Blue Triton.
How’s your internet?
ABERFOYLE – The Puslinch Highspeed Initiative Committee (PHIC), with support from the township, is collecting information regarding high-speed internet for residents.
Erin council doles $20,500 to local groups, boosts next year’s grants budget
ERIN – Council here has granted $20,500 to local non-profits and volunteer organizations, and boosted the town’s long-running grants budget.
Grab some cash – the Fergus Hort plant sale is coming
FERGUS - The Fergus and District Horticultural Society is holding its “Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale on May 25 from 8 to 11am on the grounds outside the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Stove fire extinguished quickly: fire chief
PUSLINCH – There was more smoke than damage at a fire that was reported around 1:45pm on May 6.
Hammerhead flatworm invades Ontario gardens, forests: entomologist
WELLINGTON COUNTY – An enigmatic intruder stealthily infiltrates the undergrowth of backyards, forests, gardens, and landscapes in Ontario.
Man charged after collision
ERIN – On March 4 at about 6:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a two-vehicle vehicle collision on Thompson Crescent.
Mount Forest Horticultural Society has some plans up its sleeve
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Horticultural Society has a number of events planned this spring including the beloved plant sale, where bargains and unique plants can be found.
Wellington Water Watchers looking for volunteers
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington Water Watchers (WWW) is looking for canoe and kayak enthusiasts to collect trackers in the Grand River, Credit River, and Bronte Creek.
Town lends support as Erin Agricultural Society plans for 175th fall fair next year
ERIN – The Town of Erin is giving its support as the Erin Agricultural Society plans for its 175th anniversary next year.