MOUNT FOREST – Charges have been laid in connection to a string of fires in Mount Forest in the early morning hours of June 4.
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Advertiser publisher elected chair of News Media Canada
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser publisher Dave Adsett has been named chair of News Media Canada. He was elected on July 11 by the board of directors of the organization.
Fire chief identifies flaws in Erin’s response to boil water advisory in March
ERIN – Erin Fire Chief Jim Sawkins presented a post-incident analysis to town council on July 13 detailing observations and faults in Erin's response to a two-day boil water advisory in March.
Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson retires after 39 years of service
MAPLETON – After 39 years of service to the Mapleton Fire Department, Richardson announced his retirement effective July 14.
Theatre youth company staging ‘Spirited!’ production
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild 2023 youth production is a haunting comedy that features a lively cast of budding actors.
Modified culvert project in Clifford comes in under budget
MINTO – Council here got a pleasant surprise at its July 11 meeting when the tender for a culvert replacement project came in well under budget.
Minto Pride seeks town’s support for more durable decorations
MINTO – Municipal staff members are preparing a report in response to a request from the Minto Pride committee seeking the town’s help in setting up more durable decorations during Pride Month.
Mapleton to engage consultant to assist with pursuit of grants
MAPLETON – Township council has directed the municipality’s CAO to work with a consulting firm to pursue opportunities for funding from upper tiers of government.
Askett Appliance Centre closes after more than five decades
MINTO – Keith Askett of Palmerston’s Askett Appliance Centre has made the decision to retire and close his store.
Elora teen wins provincial short story writing contest
ELORA — Noah Barron placed first at the provincial level in this year’s Young Authors Awards.
Hillsburgh under boil water advisory after discovery of E. coli, coliform bacteria
HILLSBURGH - The village of Hillsburgh has been placed under a boil water advisory following the discovery of E. coli and coliform bacteria in a July 11 water sample.
Local man turns collection of farm tools into his own museum
FERGUS – Luke Sandink has been collecting old farm tools and household items for about 45 years.
UGDSB concludes school year with final meeting
GUELPH – School’s out for the summer, and the Upper Grand District School Board concluded the year with a final meeting on June 27.
Grand Valley recognizes hero for saving neighbour’s life
GRAND VALLEY – Earlier this year, Alan Mackie faced flames to save a neighbour’s life.
Impact of weekly waste pickup to be monitored
GUELPH – With weekly curbside collection of waste returning to the downtown areas of Fergus and Elora, Wellington County officials note other member municipalities are free to request additional service if desired.