ERIN – Town officials are proposing a 2025 draft operating and capital budget that projects a 3.9 per cent levy tax increase with forecasts for the 2026-2028 tax rate increases.
YouTube superstar MrBeast donates to local humane society
ERIN – Near the end of October, boxes filled with new clothes such as sweatshirts, men’s briefs, boots and more arrived at the UCHS thrift store located in Georgetown.
Christmas in Erin event returns for a second year Nov. 16 and 17
ERIN – After teaching and tutoring high school kids, building her small business at home and volunteering in her community, Heather Asling is still dedicated to giving Erin a Christmas market like no other.
Window Wonderland launches Christmas shopping season
ERIN – Businesses on Main Street will be embracing the launch of the Christmas shopping season with the annual Erin Window Wonderland event on Nov. 15.
Santa Claus is coming to Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Santa Claus will be making an appearance in several upcoming parades throughout the county.
Hundred-year-old veteran Oliver Randall shares Second World War experience
ABOYNE – Oliver Randall is a Second World War veteran who celebrated his 100th birthday in July.
Minto proposes 6.5% tax levy increase in 2025 draft budget
MINTO – Town officials are proposing a 2025 budget that projects a 6.5 per cent tax levy increase. The draft operating budget is $6.8 million.
Palmerston Poppy Project doubles in size
PALMERSTON – What began as a small way to honour war veterans quickly turned into a community-wide project.
Fergus resident recalls wartime efforts of his father, V.S. Foster
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Oct. 20 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives, Bob Foster shared stories about his father’s journey as a soldier during the Second World War.
Residents voice concerns about Palmerston reconstruction project
MINTO – Town residents gathered at the Palmerston Arena bright and early to learn about a reconstruction plan for Main Street East and West on Oct. 30.
Historical society hosts Veteran Cemetery Walk
HARRISTON – The Harriston Historical Society will be commemorating war veterans in a new way this year.
Council supports changes for new municipal well
ERIN – To address existing water demands and future growth projections, Erin council has unanimously supported a resolution for a new municipal well.
Teen becomes author at 16; second book on way
MAPLETON – This recently graduated high school student became an author at 16 and is already set to release her second book.
‘Wherever there’s a need’ Arthur Lions Club is there
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur Lions Club may seem small with just 20 members, but that just makes the success of their initiatives all the more impressive.
What it means to be an Arthur Lion
WELLINGTON NORTH – To be a Lion is to be a community member willing to lend a hand where it’s needed.