WELLINGTON COUNTY – Another year gone, another year the Wellington Advertiser has been nominated for multiple Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) awards.
Cable theft leaves 200 people without phone/internet service
ERIN – Wellington County OPP officials say that on Feb. 11 just after 1pm someone "cut down and stole three copper cables and one fibre cable" from a pole on Wellington Road 22 near Hillsburgh.
Simone Kent enters election race in Wellington-Halton Hills
FERGUS – Fergus resident Simone Kent has entered the provincial election as the NDP candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills.
Minto wins at ECDO President’s Dinner
MINTO – The Town of Minto’s Move to Minto business attraction campaign won the Business Attraction and Retention rural division award at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario President’s Dinner on Feb. 6.
Police beat: Arthur man charged in recent prowling incident
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Arthur man has been charged after several residents reported a prowler here last weekend.
Caressant Care staff recognized for year without outbreak
ARTHUR – Efforts of staff at Arthur’s Caressant Care long-term care home to keep residents safe and healthy are paying off.
Three-in-five PC voters, 78% of Ontarians say election called to serve Ford’s interests
VANCOUVER – After meeting with the nation’s provincial leaders and the prime minister on Jan. 15, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that it was time to put Canada first, even ahead of provincial interests, in dealing with tariff threats from American President Donald Trump.
Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace lottery winner takes $8,241 jackpot
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.