MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest held its annual commencement ceremony on June 20 to celebrate the graduating class of 2025.
Local seniors programs to receive more funding
NORTH WELLINGTON – Seniors programs in Mapleton and Wellington North are set to receive increased funding, according to a June 27 announcement from Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
Hanover Community Players receive grant, announce event lineup
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players (HCP) participated in a recognition event during the Hanover Volunteer Fair on June 17.
Entrepreneurs secure over $40,000 in Hawks’ Nest investments
HANOVER – The Hawks’ Nest 2025 business pitch competition brought a packed house to the Hanover Civic Theatre.
Mobile household hazardous waste depot in Harriston in July
HARRISTON – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot has moved to the Harriston Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of July.
Corey Conners honoured with installation at Listowel Golf Club
LISTOWEL – A new installation has officially been unveiled at the Listowel Golf Club celebrating PGA Tour winner Corey Conners.
Ontario deputy ag minister to be United Way campaign chair
GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has announced Dr. John Kelly, deputy minister of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) will be the 2025 campaign chair and lead volunteers in the fall to raise funds to support local social services in the community.
Summer Concert Series returns to Wellington County Museum and Archives for 12th season
ABOYNE – Wellington County’s Summer Concert Series is back for its 12th season at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) with Thursday evening concerts throughout July and August: July 10: Doug Clayfield Trio Rock’n’roll featuring classic rock covers and original compositions from this loc
Feel Alive Home Junction wins PitchIt! Minto
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto and LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre announced the winner of the 13th annual PitchIt! Minto Business Competition: Feel Alive Home Junction, founded by Palmerston’s own Jennifer Ferreira-Rudinac.
Police beat: Stolen vehicle recovered
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Montreal man has been charged after police used a GPS tracking device to locate and recover a vehicle stolen from outside Wellington County.
Over $2,000 worth of mice stolen from Guelph store
GUELPH – The Guelph Police Service is investigating after 12 computer mice, valued at about $2,075, were stolen from a business on Stone Road West.
Open house held for proposed Arthur subdivision with over 800 homes
ARTHUR – About 40 people attended a drop-in open house at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on June 19 co-hosted by Tribute Communities and The Biglieri Group.
Police have found and arrested man charged in connection to abduction, death
GUELPH – Police are asking for help finding Ian Brown, who is wanted in connection to the kidnapping and death of a 40-year-old Cambridge man in Guelph.
Man, woman charged in copper wire theft
PUSLINCH – Wellington County OPP officials say "a Good Samaritan" called police to report "a suspicious person damaging wires affixed to hydro poles" on Arkell Road on July 2.
Conn man charged in early morning crash on Highway 6 in Arthur
ARTHUR – One driver was arrested and another taken to hospital after an early morning two-vehicle crash on the main street of Arthur on Thursday.