GUELPH – Twelve-year-old Blake Scherer has released with his first book, Midge Goes Crackers, with the help of his grandfather Dennis Scherer.
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Fergus boy collects 165 pounds of pop can tabs to help little girl get a wheelchair
FERGUS – It came as an out-of-the-blue request when Zander Renouf told his parents he wanted to collect pop can tabs to help someone get a wheelchair. But when your child wants to do a good deed, you want to comply, said his father Steve Renouf.
Staff highlights capital projects ahead of budget deliberations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – There are plenty of capital projects needed in the township and staff sought direction from council at its committee of the whole meeting on Oct. 16 to include them, or not, as they work on the 2024 draft capital budget.
Seniors centre hosts health fair
MAPLETON – The local Seniors’ Centre for Excellence held a Health and Wellness Fair on Oct. 20 at the PMD Arena in Drayton.
History of Drayton landmark draws crowd to historical society meeting
DRAYTON – Well over 100 people attended the October meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society.
Police investigating homicide after body found in motel
GUELPH – The Guelph Police Service is investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead last weekend.
Authors in spotlight at local libraries
Have you ever read a book and thought about the questions you would ask the author? What inspired…
Palmerston and District Hospital to hold third ‘Takeout Dinner’ fundraiser
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDH) is holding its third annual Takeout Dinner fundraiser Oct. 27 to 29.
Purse
I always smile when I see a man in a store holding the purse of the woman he’s with, while she tries on clothes or flips through the racks.
A season of gratitude
In this season of thankfulness and gratitude, I spoke with Chaplain Ram Kalap of the Homewood Health Centre.
Crown Harriston hosting annual Rocky Horror Picture Show event
HARRISTON – Local Rocky Horror fans can get their annual fix of their favorite flick at The Crown Harriston this weekend.
Six steps that can help prevent vehicle theft
Here are six things Canadians can do to protect their cars from theft.
Keep your vehicle running smoothly all winter
Here are a few safe winter driving tips from Aviva Canada:
Reflections: The Day is Near
Halloween is just around the corner and it’s a time of dressing up. We dress to imitate another…