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.
The 187th Fergus Fall Fair delivers entertainment, thrills
Centre Wellington – The Fergus Fall Fair ran from Sept. 13 to 15 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, consisting of rides, food and beverage vendors, and tons of entertaining shows.
Kincardine man dead following three-vehicle crash near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 109 west of Arthur, on Sept. 16 at about 6:15am.
Blue-green algae present at Conestogo, Guelph, Belwood lakes: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Blue-green algae has been spotted at all three Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) reservoirs in Wellington County.
House fire near Arthur contained to attic above garage
WELLINGTON NORTH – No one was injured in a house fire near Arthur on Wednesday evening that has been deemed accidental.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild stages 50th anniversary gala
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) celebrated five decades of community theatre with a 50th anniversary gala on Sept. 7.
Guelph man arrested after sexual assault on neighbour
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested after a young neighbour reported being followed home and sexually assaulted in her apartment.
Shred documents to support Crime Stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington is offering people a chance to dispose of their sensitive documents by the box-load.
WOWSA hosts trivia night
ARTHUR – Tickets are on sale for a trivia night in Arthur aimed at making women feel empowered.
Police beat: Stolen wire, damages
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A Cambridge man faces theft and mischief charges after copper wire was stolen from local hydro lines.
Hensall Co-op donates total of $12,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Representatives from Hensall Co-op met to present the Strong Communities Initiative donation to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign on Aug. 28.
Celebrate Gordon Lightfoot’s 85th birthday with Drayton Entertainment
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment presents the story and music of Canada’s most celebrated songwriter in Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot, which is at the Drayton Festival Theatre for two concerts on Sept. 21 at 2 and 7:30pm.
Two people injured in crash involving paramedic response vehicle
MAPLETON – Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash here on Monday morning involving a paramedic response vehicle.