HARRISTON – Town council has approved a minor variance application allowing Harriston resident Max Von Westerholt to expand and relocate four grain storage bins on his property.
Community News
Mapleton holds public meeting for proposed barn in natural area
MAPLETON – Council here is considering permitting the construction of a new livestock barn in a natural area.
Culvert project closes road until October
MAPLETON – Drivers should be aware that VanDriel Excavating has begun culvert replacement work on Bridge B012100 on Wellington Road 12, between Wellington Road 7 and 12th Line, in the Township of Mapleton.
Wellington North receives Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant funding
KENILWORTH – The Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility will provide up to $25,000 in funding through the Seniors Community Grant 2025-26 program to support seniors programming in Wellington North.
Town, UGDSB sign agreement for Minto-Clifford Public School walkway
MINTO – Town council here has approved a maintenance and easement agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to determine responsibilities for Minto-Clifford Public School’s walkway services.
Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops receives patio grant
PALMERSTON – Town council approved a patio grant during a July 8 meeting.
Ed Benjamins appointed to committee of adjustment
MAPLETON – Council here has appointed Ed Benjamins as the replacement member of the township’s committee of adjustment.
OPINION: Why safety can’t take a summer break: how farmers are stepping up with local training, awareness projects
ONTARIO – It’s been a deadly year so far for farm-related accidents on Ontario roads and farms – you only have to follow the news to see tragic stories make headlines.
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Gifts from the past
Palmerston decorated in red, black, white for 150 celebration
PALMERSTON – The community’s big 150 birthday celebration is around the corner and committee officials have begun showing their colours.
Developer delegates to council for answers on sewage allocation
KENILWORTH – There’s a moratorium on sewage allocations in Arthur due to limited wastewater capacities.
Palmerston native works to archive community’s history
PALMERSTON – Chad Martin grew up with a love and passion for history, passed down to him by his father, Wayne.
WHSS Special Olympics Bocce Team receive recognition certificates from township
MOUNT FOREST – Mayor Andy Lennox presented the Wellington Heights Secondary School Special Olympics Bocce Team with congratulatory certificates on June 23 in recognition of the team’s gold medal at the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships.
At The Library: ‘The library is your ticket to summer adventure’
Looking for free, family-friendly fun this summer? Your local library has you covered!
Saturday parade planned for Palmerston 150
PALMERSTON – A parade will be held as part of the Palmerston Homecoming event, celebrating the community of Palmerston’s 150th anniversary.