ARTHUR – On Long-Term Care Community Engagement Day (Sept. 12), Caressant Care Arthur long-term care/retirement home welcomed Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, and Wellington North councillors Lisa Hern and Steve McCabe.
Puslinch man facing second sexual assault charge
PUSLINCH – A Puslinch man charged with sexual assault this summer is now facing a second sexual assault charge related to an incident over 20 years ago.
Minto to host Indigenous Celebration this month
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee is hosting an Indigenous Celebration on Sept. 27, starting at 12:45pm.
Arthur Twisters Blue U11 girls softball team wins first place in Arthur parade
ARTHUR – The U11 Arthur Twisters Blue girls’ softball team has added another highlight to its season: taking first place in the Arthur Fall Fair Parade on Sept. 5.
Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament raises $65,000 for Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – July 16 marked the return of the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament at Pike Lake Golf Club.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair featured soapbox derby and more
MINTO – The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair took place from Sept. 12 to 14.
Walk for Parkinson’s a success
FERGUS – Ten years ago Rob Eccelstone started an event that has raised around $250,000.
Mount Forest Soccer Association receives $1,500 cheque
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion representative Don Koehler presented a $1,500 cheque to Mount Forest Soccer Association representative Becca McFarlane.
Blue-green algae spotted on Guelph Lake
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The announcement comes just weeks after the GRCA closed the beaches at the Belwood Lake (Aug. 27) and Conestogo Lake (Aug. 22) conservation areas.
Mapleton woman dead after two-vehicle crash near Glen Allan
MAPLETON – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on the 3rd Line in Mapleton Township, on Sept. 11 at about 9:30am.
Puslinch man again charged with sexual assault
PUSLINCH – A Puslinch man charged with sexual assault this summer is now facing a second sexual assault charge related to an incident over 20 years ago.
Women considering running for office can now consider attending campaign school
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Women and gender-diverse people considering running in the October 2026 municipal election should consider attending campaign school, officials say.
Crime of the Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Since May there have been several thefts of historical and bridge plaques.
Hazardous waste depot now in Brucedale
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving to the Brucedale roads garage for the month of September.
Fergus Fall Fair yard display competition winner announced
FERGUS – The Herrlinger Family has won this year’s Fergus Fall Fair yard display competition with the display above on Wellington Road 18.