MOUNT FOREST – Strathcona Long-Term Care Home’s annual car show occurred on Aug. 24.
Alma car show stops traffic at community centre
ALMA – More than 100 classic vehicles were on display at the Alma Community Centre on Aug. 24.
All’s fair at the Palmerston Community Centre
PALMERSTON – Palmerston’s annual fair took place at the community centre from Aug. 23 to 25.
Police beat: drug bust
EAST GARAFRAXA – Two individuals are facing charges following a drug bust here last week.
Grey Highlands man charged in Minto sexual assault
MINTO – Wellington County OPP officials say police opened an investigation into a reported sexual assault "at an address" in Minto on Aug. 23.
Blue-green algae bloom observed at Belwood Lake
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The presence of a small blue-green algae bloom has been observed near the boat launch at Belwood Lake reservoir.
Speed humps coming to Conservation Road, Rockwood’s MacLennan Street in September
BRUCEDALE – By the end of September, drivers on two Guelph/Eramosa roads can expect to encounter speed humps.
Police beat: Four-hundred feet of wiring stolen from Erin barns
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify person(s) who stole electrical wiring from barns.
All smiles at Snetto Farms for Sunflower Festival
MAPLETON – The 5th annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival took place on Aug. 17.
OPP no longer issuing ‘Wellington Weekly’ summaries
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police have informed the media they will no longer be issuing weekly reports summarizing traffic-related occurrences across the county.
Trees for Mapleton achieves milestone with W. Paul Day Forest Project
MAPLETON — The Trees for Mapleton initiative has successfully reached its goal, marking a significant milestone for the community’s environmental efforts.
London’s 5th annual 5k Run/Walk for Diabetes
LONDON – Type Diabeat It announces the 5th annual 5k Run/Walk for Diabetes, set to take place on Sept. 7 at Springbank Park from 8am to 12pm.
New crosswalks in Arthur, Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township will cut ribbons for two new crosswalks this September, and residents are invited to celebrate.
Listowel author publishes children’s book about navigating grief
LISTOWEL – Author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel and Heritage Funeral homes in Palmerston, Drayton and Arthur.
Guelph man in critical condition following two-vehicle crash
PUSLINCH – Emergency crews responded to the scene of the collision, on Brock Road in Puslinch, on Aug. 20 at about 7:50am.