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MILTON – An international panel of geologists said Crawford Lake contains the best evidence on Earth to support the theory that a new geological chapter in the history of the world, the Anthropocene, is upon us.

WELLINGTON NORTH – The North Wellington chapter of 100 Women Who Care held its 20th meeting and celebrated raising over $200,000 for local causes in just five years.

ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin hosted the annual Summer Fest at McMillan park on July 15.

ERIN — On June 30, the Erin Tennis Club held its last junior youth tennis club event for the summer, which included a “last-day barbecue”.

HARRISTON – Carly Ogryzlo of The Owl’s Nest, a holistic alternative school located at the ReRoot Farm at RR 4, Harriston, was recently presented with a cheque for $3,000 from the Blessings to You Centre for the School Sunshine Fund.

GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board  has hired Alicia Ralph as  a human rights and equity advisor.

MINTO - The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have wrapped up the 11th Annual PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition. The winner of the 2023 competition is Two Pines Herbals, owned and operated by Lior Sabach-Stewart. 

ARISS – The McFadden’s Movement Celebrity Charity Golf Classic, presented by SkyJack, raised $25,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

DRAYTON – Neil Aitchison’s familiar, booming voice is returning to the Drayton Festival Theatre this summer.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two Wheel Motorsport managing partner Ron Ashley, dealer principal Jens Christensen, Kawasaki Canada district sales manager Jeff Comello and Two Wheel Motorsport service manager partner Steven Allen came together at an open house on July 15 hosted by Two Wheel Motorsport.

CENTRE WELLINGTON — Dedicated volunteers came out on July 11 to help mulch trees in the community. 

GUELPH – Habitat for Humanity is growing – building its capacity to take on more projects and build more homes for families in Guelph and Wellington County.

AJAX – The women’s UTM Morriston team captured gold in Ajax at the Pan Jam IV Tournament on the July 7-9 weekend.

ERIN – Deanna Mackay of Erin won a $100,000 top prize with Instant Crossword Tripler.