In the middle of the summer, plants need to be watered regularly. Whether from the sky or from our rain barrel, the plants in our yard always seem to thrive after good, regular watering. They turn a vibrant green, they perk up, and they have new life.
Vacation Bible School participants enjoy week of faith and fun
Vacation Bible School - Faith and fun were the hallmarks of First Baptist Vacation Bible School (VBS) in Drayton from July 25-29.
Wellington County Plowmen’s Match returns Sept. 17
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Wellington County Plowmen’s Match returns this fall.
Hillsburgh Family Fun Day held at Victoria Park
Family Fun Day – The annual Hillsburgh Family Fun Day returned Aug. 20 to a full-scale, in-person event at a new, larger venue at Victoria Park after two years of a Covid Classic Car Cruise.
Drayton Entertainment announces youth auditions for Holiday Panto
ST. JACOBS – Drayton Entertainment recently announced Children’s Chorus auditions for Wizard of Oz: The Panto, which will be on stage this holiday season in St. Jacobs.
12th annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament supports four local organizations
Charity golf - The 12th Annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament was held Aug. 4 at Pike Lake Golf Centre.
Alma Optimist Car Show and Swap Meet set for Aug. 27
ALMA – The Alma Optimist Car Show and Swap Meet will be held here on Aug. 27.
Arthur Aces women’s team completes undefeated season with championship win
ARTHUR – After a championship weekend, the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse (WMSL) league season has come to an end.
Garden tour in Erin Aug. 20
ERIN – The Erin Garden Club is holding a free, self-guided garden tour on Aug. 20 from 10am to 4pm.
Mapleton Custom Rodders rev up donation for Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation
Car club contribution – Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation development officer Dale Franklin recently visited members of the Mapleton Custom Rodders club to receive an advance donation to the foundation’s annual Health Care Heroes Radiothon campaign.
Museum hosting electric vehicle test drive program
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is set to host Plug’n Drive’s Mobile Electric Vehicle Education Trailer (MEET) at the Wellington County Museum and Archives grounds.
Local dancers perform and compete at Fergus Scottish Festival
Highland dancers – Last weekend dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance had…
Rockwood FC U18 undefeated in Niagara Falls tournament
Rockwood FC – Rockwood FC’s U18 ladies team continued its winning ways with a second tournament…
Ponsonby Jr Sting U13 fastball team finish season undefeated
Undefeated – The Ponsonby Jr Sting U13 boys fastball team capped off its 2022 Intercounty (ISA)…