PALMERSTON – “Where Have You Bean?” is the theme of the 2023 Palmerston Agricultural Fair.
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Mayor Gregg Davidson presents Township of Mapleton athletic bursary
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson presented a Township of Mapleton athletic bursary of $250 to Joel Rumph at the Aug. 8 council meeting.
Drayton Fair highlights pioneer-style farming, modern agriculture
DRAYTON — Through Aug. 11 to 13, Drayton held its annual fair at the Drayton Fairgrounds on 49 Elm Street. The theme for this year was “from pioneer ways to modern days.”
Downtown Harriston packed for the Harriston Street Party
MINTO – The Leslie Motors Classic Ford Show filled the downtown area with eye-catching vehicles during the Harriston Street Party on Aug. 12.
Having words
It is rare for a disagreement to break out in our circle of friends.
Outfit
This summer has been amazing, but it’s the longest season I’ve gone without live music and I’ve got the itch to hear loud rock’n roll performed on a big stage to a massive crowd singing along.
Open Mind: Centring yourself
What I learned from my second year of high school is that more often than not my life feels out of my control.
Classic Car Show hosted by Erin Legion
ERIN – The Erin Legion hosted its annual Classic Car Show on Aug.12.
Hazardous household waste depot in Aberfoyle for August
ABERFOYLE - The County of Wellington mobile household hazardous waste depot is moving from the Riverstown Waste Facility to the Aberfoyle Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of August.
Homewood and Wounded Warriors holding National Ride for Mental Health
GUELPH – Wounded Warriors Canada is leading the National Ride for Mental Health on the grounds of the Homewood Health Centre in Guelph.
Balinafad area road work expected to cause traffic delays
ERIN - Rehabilitation of Ballinafad Culvert and improvements on Wellington Road 42 (32 Side Road) at Wellington Road 24 (Trafalgar Road) intersection, in the Town of Erin and Town of Halton Hills, are set to begin construction on Aug. 21.
Museum’s antique and classic car show coming up
ABOYNE – Rev your engines! The 47th Antique and Classic Car Show is returning to the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on Aug. 27.
Upcoming EWFHT workshops
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The East Wellington Family Health Team is providing another month of free workshops to help folks reach good health.
Police Beat: ‘Good Samaritans’ scammed in separate incidents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police are investigating two identical scams perpetrated on what they are calling “would-be good Samaritans.”