MOUNT FOREST – Wellington OPP have laid more charges in connection to recent fires in Mount Forest.
Labour inspector issues orders to contractor completing linear work in Erin
ERIN – An inspector from the provincial labour ministry has issued five orders to a contractor completing linear work for Erin's new wastewater treatment plant.
Fergus park closed ‘for several hours’ after pieces of glass/pottery found in sand
FERGUS – Police are asking residents to "exercise caution" at local parks after pieces of glass and pottery were found in the sand at Webster Park here.
Louise Marshall Hospital emergency department closing overnight on July 20
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital will close overnight starting at 7pm on July 20 and reopen 12 hours later at 7am on July 21.
Plants, planters vandalized in Fergus and Belwood
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township has seen a rise in vandalism of planters ion Fergus and Belwood.
Ride Well addresses increased demand for service
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Changes are coming to the Wellington County’s Ride Well Rural Transit Service in order to address increased demand.
LongRun to host open house
ERIN — LongRun is hosting an open house on its 100 acre farm near Hillsburgh on July 22 from 10 to 2pm.
Police beat: Residents charged in drug bust
FERGUS – Two Fergus residents have been charged following a drug bust here last week.
Parent charged with supplying liquor to teens
GUELPH – A Guelph woman has been charged with providing alcohol to children after police were called to her daughter’s 14th birthday party.
Conn man charged after trees stolen
KENILWORTH – A Conn man has been charged in connection with the recent theft of trees here.
Business Centre Guelph-Wellington seeking community members for board
GUELPH - The Business Centre Guelph-Wellington (BCGW) is seeking people to join its board of directors.
Guelph man arrested after soliciting with a knife
GUELPH – On July 13 just after 8am, a man was approaching motor vehicles lined up in the drive-thru of a business near the intersection of Victoria Road South and York Road in the City of Guelph.
21st Mount Forest Fireworks Festival welcomes thousands despite gloomy skies
MOUNT FOREST – The 21st Mount Forest Fireworks Festival welcomed thousands of visitors between July 13 and 16.
Advertiser publisher elected chair of News Media Canada
FERGUS – Wellington Advertiser publisher Dave Adsett has been named chair of News Media Canada. He was elected on July 11 by the board of directors of the organization.
Cola Goes Better With Elvis – the Rick Clark Collection on display at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Visitors should prepare to get all shook up at the Wellington County Museum and Archives this summer.