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Museum hosting Insights juried exhibition of fine arts
ABOYNE, ON – The Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts returns to the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) from March 30 to June 11.
Will the Grunch steal the spirit of theatre?
Students at JD Hogarth Public School in Fergus produced a show called The Grunch, that was staged Feb. 28 and March 1.
Church dissidents tried to smoke out minister
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Animal remains spilled across Highway 6
PUSLINCH – Animal remains were spilled across Highway 6 in two separate incidents in as many days here last week.
Erin council, committees paid over $180,000 last year
ERIN – Last year, $188,031 in taxpayer dollars were paid out to council, committee and board members here.
Big Night Out gala supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
ELORA – The Big Night Out Gala, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington County, is set to take place on March 25 at the GrandWay Events Centre here.
Mask Off Masquerade raises $120,000 for mental health groups
GUELPH – The Mask Off Masquerade raised $120,000 for The Grove Wellington Guelph and the Children’s Foundation of Guelph Wellington on Feb. 25.
Free skates with mayor, council this month
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Residents here are invited to enjoy a cost-free afternoon of skating and hot chocolate with the mayor/council on:
Police arrest two people in ‘grandparent scam’
FERGUS – Police have arrested two people in connection with a “grandparent scam” targeting a resident here.
Police beat: ‘Partner violence’ call
MINTO – A Minto resident has been charged following what police are calling “an intimate partner violence investigation.”
Playing with fire
I’m not typically a jealous woman. I have no reason to be.
Avoiding the issue
Wellington County councillors made a perplexing decision at their Feb. 23 meeting when they voted down a proposal to hold a discussion on the possibility of moving the county seat to a location actually within the county.
Norwell girls hockey team wins fifth straight District 4 title
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Girls hockey team faced off in the…