MOUNT FOREST – Over the summer, three young Conn residents – Erinn (7), Robin (5) and Teddy Weber (3) – took on an enterprising project of constructing a lemonade stand.
Women in Crisis and 10C launch financial empowerment workshop series
GUELPH – In Your Hands is a new workshop series designed to support women and gender-diverse people to build financial confidence and economic security, offered by Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) and 10C Shared Space.
Arthur U11 Blue girls softball team earn bronze medal
ARTHUR – The Arthur U11 Blue girls softball team earned bronze after competing in the U11 ISA Intercounty Championship tournament ‘A’ division from Aug. 15 to 17.
Crime Stoppers to host paper shredding event
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) is hosting two paper shredding events this September.
Mount Forest Legion supports community with Catch the Ace
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Legion supported its community with Catch the Ace.
Belwood Lake beach closed due to algae bloom in swimming area
CENTRE WELLINGTON – "The closure is expected to be in effect until after the algae bloom has dispersed," stated an Aug. 27 press release from the Grand River Conservation Authority.
MPP Rae announces over $20 million in housing enabling infrastructure funding
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced the province has provided four municipalities with over $20.4 million through the Ministry of Infrastructure’s Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) program.
John Klaassen recognizes youth fair winners
MAPLETON – Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society president John Klaassen recognized the winners of the 2025 fair with most points in the Youth section.
Public invited to comment on federal housing program
GUELPH – As the federal government strives to find a solution to affordable housing across the country, the newly formed federal organization, Build Canada Homes, is seeking input from Canadians.
Mapleton Sunflower Festival raises $9,000 for Palmerston and District Hospital
MAPLETON– The Mapleton Sunflower Festival was held at the Ottens farm near Moorefield on Aug. 16.
Walker’s Campin’ and Jammin’ bring music lovers together in Drayton
DRAYTON – Walker’s Campin’ and Jammin’ brought together singers, musicians and music lovers for a weekend of tunes and camaraderie at the Drayton fairgrounds Aug. 22 to 24.
Arthur Twisters U15 team claim gold after undefeated season
ARTHUR – The Arthur Twisters U15 team capped off a remarkable season in style, going undefeated in both regular season play and its year-end tournament to claim the gold medal on Aug. 17.
County students to start school year with PA Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s back-to-school time and here’s what parents/guardians should know before students return.
Guelph man arrested after porn shown to teen clerk
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested after a teenaged employee of a south-end business was shown a pornographic image by an adult customer.
Police beat: Attempted fraud
ERIN – Police are once again warning county residents about scams after a resident was unsuccessfully targeted last week.