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WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new, online scam around automated speed camera tickets is making the rounds in Wellington County and area.

HARRISTON – A party is coming and you’re invited.

MINTO – Town resident Johnny Garth plans to build a six-unit, multi-tenant industrial building in Palmerston – but first he needed council’s stamp of approval. 

MINTO – A Harriston mural is set for an upgrade after Minto council approved artist and mural agreements on July 8.

ERIN – As the new $12.8-million Erin library branch prepares for a fall opening, the old location is slated to close on Aug. 1, due to inventory removal. 

MINTO – Harriston resident Robert Harris returned to Minto council for a third time last week, seeking a second minor variance for his property, which generated concerns with town staff.

HARRISTON – Town council has approved a minor variance application allowing Harriston resident Max Von Westerholt to expand and relocate four grain storage bins on his property.

PALMERSTON – Town council approved a patio grant during a July 8 meeting. 

FERGUS – The Victoria Park Seniors Centre is taking full advantage of peach season by hosting a peach social for seniors in the area.

PALMERSTON – The community’s big 150 birthday celebration is around the corner and committee officials have begun showing their colours.

PALMERSTON – Chad Martin grew up with a love and passion for history, passed down to him by his father, Wayne. 

GUELPH – Drivers passing through Fergus are placing pressure on residential streets in an attempt to avoid county speed cameras. 

MINTO – Bob Emmerson has been recognized by the Town of Minto as Senior of the Year for his outstanding contributions, after the age of 65, that strengthened and protected communities.