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
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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.
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Celebrating public library week: open for possibility
Ontario Public Library Week runs from Oct. 19 to 25 and is a time to celebrate how important public libraries are in our communities.
Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hosts ‘All Clubs’ Day’ Sept. 27
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora hosted “All Clubs’ Day” Sept. 27 from 12 to 3pm at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Clothes dryers can be a safety hazard if they’re not maintained, operated correctly
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department would like to remind all residents that the leading cause of dryer fires in homes is a lack maintenance.
Final weekend of Studio Art Tours
ELORA – Friends Susan, Lisa, and Lauren surround artist Nancy Ariss (third from left) in her Ariss Art Studio in the Elora Centre for the Arts on last year’s Studio Art Tour.
Monster Month returns to Centre Wellington
ELORA – The wait is over: Monster Month is here.