SPARKS, Md. - Centre Wellington native Dana Dobbie has helped lead her team Brave to a late comeback and a WPLL (Women’s Professional Lacrosse League) championship, 13-12, over team Fight on July 28 at U.S. Lacrosse’s Tierney Field.
Scottish festival dream to be fulfilled for Lillian Burden
FERGUS - Lillian Burden doesn’t have a Scottish bone in her body – but she’s held the song of the bagpipes in her heart for nearly a century.
Celebration of life planned for former Wellington County CAO Jim Andrews
GUELPH - A celebration of life is planned on Aug. 25 for former Wellington County CAO Jim Andrews, who passed away on July 26.
Police beat: Two men charged in break-in
Men charged in break-in GUELPH-ERAMOSA – Two men have been arrested and face multiple charges…
Busy weekend in Mapleton, Minto – fair, street party, story telling on tap
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There will be plenty of activity in the northern portion of the county this weekend, as Mapleton residents gear up for the annual Drayton Fair, while Minto residents are set to party in the street.
Drayton Rotary plans Cruise Nights
DRAYTON - The Drayton Rotary Club will hold the first of three planned Cruise Nights on Aug. 12 from 6 to 8pm across from the Drayton fire hall.
Palmerston man charged with sexual assault
PALMERSTON – A Palmerston man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an…
Government now offering free pardons for pot possession
MONTREAL - The federal government has announced individuals convicted of cannabis possession can now apply for free, expedited pardons.
Cultural Heritage Landscape study underway
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Heritage conservation districts, parks, neighbourhoods, cemeteries, natural areas and industrial complexes are all examples of cultural heritage landscapes.
Wellington County Plowing Match set for Aug. 15 at Driscoll farm
MAPLETON - The 2019 Wellington County Plowing Match will be held in Mapleton on Aug. 15 at the farm of Neil Driscoll and family on Sideroad 12.
‘Catchin’ Farm Fever’ is 2019 fair theme
DRAYTON – Catchin’ Farm Fever is the theme of the 163rd Annual Drayton Fair set to take place Aug. 9 to 11 at the local fairgrounds.
Six Wellington County competitors take on Ambassador of the Fair competition at CNE
TORONTO - Six Wellington County ambassadors will compete in the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs Competition Aug. 16 to 18.
Local lacrosse players make Team Ontario
ELORA – The Elora Mohawks Jr. B lacrosse team is congratulating players from the Centre Wellington Mohawks and Zone 8 who have been selected for Team Ontario.
Quest for justice on stage in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE - One of the most gripping stories of all time unfolds on stage, as the courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men examines the complicated quest for justice at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge.
Guelph Humane Society shares that cat found in blue tote bin is now available for adoption
GUELPH - The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that the cat found in a plastic blue tote bin is now ready to find her loving home.