GUELPH - The family behind Guelph-based Barzotti Woodworking have pledged to donate $500,000 to St. Joseph’s Building Better Healthcare Campaign.
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s general manager, secretary treasurer retiring in 2026
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) long-serving general manager and secretary treasurer Phil Beard will be retiring in 2026.
CAO Dan Wilson guest speaker at Chamber breakfast
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township CAO Dan Wilson is the guest speaker at an event hosted by the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce.
Community group Help Protect Puslinch to hold open house on land use policies
PUSLINCH – The community group Help Protect Puslinch invites residents to attend an information open house on Oct. 18 from 11am to 3pm at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada.
Collector’s paradise at Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
FERGUS – Kids, collectors and curious on-lookers went to the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex to peruse aisles of vintage toys, collectors’ pieces and unique finds.
Hanover Community Players present School of Rock the Musical
HANOVER – School of Rock the Musical is coming soon to the Hanover Community Players, with the first read-through and rehearsal held on Aug. 26.
Music, vendors and more at Minto’s Fall Fun Day
MINTO – Minto’s Fall Fun Day was hosted at the Minto Farmers’ Market on Sept. 20.
County awards scholarships, bursaries to local students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement, or financial need.
Rotary Club of Erin hosts Feast of Hops event
ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin held its annual Feast of Hops event on Sept. 28 at the Erin Agricultural Society Building.
Family’s $1-million donation to help open Guelph medical suite
GUELPH – The Hunter Family Foundation is donating $1 million to help create a new ultrasound and medical suite at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College.
Fall Rural Romp showcases county’s southern businesses
CENTRE WELLINGTON – This year’s Fall Rural Romp was in full swing on Sept. 27, as locals and visitors alike took to local farms for some fresh air and farm fresh goods.
Successful second annual Arthur Car Show
ARTHUR – Organizers report “a very successful car show up in Arthur” on Sept. 12.
A lively couple of days at Beatty Brothers in 1897
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Moorefield Optimists host Moorefield Grass Drags
DRAYTON – Summer-like temperatures and snowmobiles typically don’t mix, but the Moorefield Grass Drags are an exception to that.
St. Paul’s United Church Metz Pumpkin Fest a huge success
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The annual Metz Pumpkinfest was held at St. Paul’s United Church in a tiny hamlet between Arthur and Fergus on Sept. 27.