WELLINGTON NORTH – Tom Tangney of Mount Forest is $8,716 richer after winning the progressive jackpot in the Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace lottery.
Council approves $5,000 Community Improvement Grant for Ramoth centre
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a grant of $5,000 to help the Ramoth Life Centre pave its driveway and parking lot.
Family Day fun in Puslinch Feb. 15 to 17
ABERFOYLE – The Optimist Club of Puslinch is once again planning events for Family Day weekend.
Charges in bus collision that left Fergus man dead
GUELPH – A Cambridge woman has been arrested and charged after a Fergus man died when he was struck by a Guelph Transit bus last month.
Police beat: Centre Wellington resident faces gun, assault charges
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police have charged a local resident with assault and possession of a gun following an incident here last week.
Wellington Heights students showcase artistic talents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Senior art students at Wellington Heights Secondary School wrapped up their semester with an exhibition of artwork created throughout the term.
Hazardous waste depot in Rothsay through February
ROSTHAY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Elora waste facility to the Rothsay Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of February.
Man tried to get child in car
GUELPH – Police are investigating after a man tried to get a child into his vehicle last weekend.
Town staff receive recognition from council
MAPLETON – Mapleton council recognized staff for five, 20, 25 and 40 years of service during a meeting on Jan. 28.
Elora Public School receives $2,000 donation from Alma Optimist Club
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Alma Optimist Club presented Elora Public School with a cheque for $2,000 to help sponsor Empowerment Day 2025.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market moving to Mount Forest pool site
MOUNT FOREST – While there won’t be any swimming there, the site of the former Mount Forest swimming pool will still attract visitors as the new site of the Wellington North Farmers’ Market.
Students cautioned over AI-generated nude images
GUELPH – Two Guelph high school students were educated about child pornography offences last month after they were found to have used an artificial intelligence program to create nude images of several classmates.
Crime Stoppers releases 2024 statistics
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) officials say there were 668 tips provided to the program in 2024, either through its toll-free number (1-800-222-TIPS) or its website (csgw.tips).
Drug strategy issues health alert after fentanyl poisonings
GUELPH – Local drug strategy officials have issued a health alert about fentanyl following "at least" 12 poisonings, including one death, over five days.
Peavey Mart to close all Canadian retail stores
GUELPH/MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest and Guelph Peavey Mart locations will soon be closing, along with all remaining locations across Canada.