PALMERSTON – For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town's history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.
Community News
Police seek clues after items ‘tampered with’ during home entries
Police are searching for clues after "a series of suspicious home entries" here, during which the perpetrator tampered with items but in most cases did not steal anything.
Local youths excel at OFSSA track and field championships
TORONTO - Three Mapleton youths competed in the Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletics (OFSSA) track and field championships at York University in Toronto from June 2 to 4.
Canada Day party in Minto June 26
MINTO - Fireworks will light up the night in Harriston to celebrate Canada’s birthday a little early this year.
Senior card games resume in Harriston
HARRISTON – Regular seniors card games have resumed at the former train station on Arthur…
Arthur Optimist Splash Pad gardens get refresh from All Treat Farms
Mulch – Employees from All Treat Farms, a subsidiary of Walker Environmental, took time out of…
Park progress at Drayton Rotary Park
Park progress – Development continues at Drayton Rotary Park. The new nature-focused, accessible,…
Carry-On WI hosted Silverwood Women’s Institute
Institute visit – Members of Silverwood Women’s Institute (WI) came from Milton and…
Township backing requests for financial support
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township is providing letters of support to New Growth Family Centre Inc. and the Mount Forest Curling Club for those organizations’ efforts to seek grant funding.
WOWSA network expanding its territory
NEUSTDAT – WOWSA, the Women of Wellington Saugeen Area recently announced the expansion of its women in business network.
Siteplan agreement entered for Robertson Landscaping building
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township here has inked a site plan agreement with Clayton and Alison Robertson for the construction of a new landscaping shop and office with private water services.
Harriston Garden Festival more than just gardens
Festival attraction – Plants and garden accessories weren’t the only attraction at the…
Special seasonal events planned at Minto Farmers Market
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is back to liven up Saturday mornings with fresh…
Drayton Entertainment volunteer wins $16,000 theatre 50/50 prize
DRAYTON – Eva Ropp has been volunteering at the Drayton Festival Theatre for over 20 years.
Spring a busy time for Clifford and District Horticultural Society
CLIFFORD - Spring is a busy time for any gardener but the Clifford and District Horticultural Society (CDHS) volunteers have been doing double duty this spring.