GUELPH – The Rain Forest Jewelry Collection is a fundraiser started by Patricia Cuthbert that looks to sell unwanted jewelry and donate funds
Local senior loses $500 to lottery scam
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police are again issuing a warning about scams after a local senior was victimized by a lottery scam.
Fergus pianist to begin concert series at Melville United Church
FERGUS – Pianist Brad Halls looks to begin a third season of his musical concert series Mid-Day Music at Melville at the Melville United Church in Fergus Oct. 2.
Mount Forest Lions Club raises $12,500 for cancer
MOUNT FOREST – On Sept. 7 the Mount Forest Lion’s Club held its first dinner and dance fundraiser in support of research and treatment of childhood cancers.
Political leaders attend Arthur Caressant Care’s community day
ARTHUR – Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home in Arthur held a community engagement day on Sept. 13, with MP John Nater and Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox in attendance.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair brings crowds to community
HARRISTON – The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, from Sept. 13 to 15, included bouncy houses, horse shows, a parade and much more.
Man arrested after cameras found in students’ home
GUELPH – A Guelph man was arrested last Saturday after four female students reported finding hidden cameras in the bathrooms of their rental house.
Palmerston Terry Fox Run raises at least $7,700
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Terry Fox Run took place on Sept. 15, raising at least $7,700.
U of G hosts beef field day
GUELPH – The University of Guelph is hosting a field day Oct. 2 at the Ontario Beef Research Centre in Elora. The event will begin at 5pm and end around 7pm with a free pizza dinner.
Police beat: ‘Offensive graffiti’
ERIN – Police are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for graffiti found at a local business.
Arthur’s first ever Autofest a hit
ARTHUR – Attendees flooded the Arthur Community Fairgrounds to enjoy cars, music, food and beverages during the first Arthur Autofest on Sept.13.
Bowie tribute comes to Fergus
FERGUS - The Fergus Grand Theatre is set to host The Bowie Lives: A Bowie Spectacular – Canada’s Sensational Tribute to David Bowie.
MP John Nater presents certificate to 100-year old Arthur resident
ARTHUR – Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home in Arthur held a community engagement day on Sept. 13, during which Perth-Wellington MP John Nater presented a certificate of recognition to resident Olga Tombs, congratulating her on her 100th birthday.
Drayton Terry Fox Run raises over $9,000
MAPLETON – The Drayton Terry Fox Run on Sept. 15 raised more than $9,000. The sun was shining bright on run day.
Wellington County Museum, Archives announces new art exhibit
FERGUS – The WCMA is set to present RePlay, a new art exhibition featuring Connections Fibre Artists that aims to celebrate the magic of play.