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PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Imperials Fastball Team was recently the recipient of funding from The Blessings to You Centre.

PUSLINCH – A Guelph man has died from injuries sustained in a serious two-vehicle crash here last week.

GUELPH – Most students in Wellington County will be going back to school a day late this September. Both the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board have chosen to make Wednesday, Sept. 4 the first day of school for elementary and secondary students.

MAPLETON – Mapleton council presented a $250 athletic bursary to Joel Rumph on Aug. 13, in recognition of his success in high jump at the Athletics Canada Indoor National Championships.

MOUNT FOREST – Strathcona Long-Term Care Home’s annual car show occurred on Aug. 24.

ALMA – More than 100 classic vehicles were on display at the Alma Community Centre on Aug. 24.

PALMERSTON – Palmerston’s annual fair took place at the community centre from Aug. 23 to 25. 

MINTO – Wellington County OPP officials say police opened an investigation into a reported sexual assault "at an address" in Minto on Aug. 23.   

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The presence of a small blue-green algae bloom has been observed near the boat launch at Belwood Lake reservoir.

BRUCEDALE – By the end of September, drivers on two Guelph/Eramosa roads can expect to encounter speed humps.

MAPLETON – The 5th annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival took place on Aug. 17.