WELLINGTON COUNTY – In recent weeks there has been a rash of thefts from car washes throughout Wellington County. Thieves often don't get away with a lot of money, but they are causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage with each theft.
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Arthur celebrates the season
All fired up – There were no chestnuts to roast over an open fire, but there were plenty of…
Reflections: My future is covered
We used to sing a hymn written by Ira Stanphill entitled “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.” The…
Citizens of year recognized
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest and District Chamber of Commerce presented in-person awards to the 2022 Excellence Award recipients at the Mount Forest Legion in October.
Smile Cookie campaign raised funds for Children’s Foundation Food and Friends Program
Smile Cookie campaign – Tim Hortons stores in Wellington North raised $15,992 toward a…
No motors, more magic at Santa parade in Holstein
HOLSTEIN – The village of Holstein is inviting everyone to a magical, non-motorized Christmas…
Clifford’s Christmas in the Street a success
Clifford Christmas party – Saturday was a busy one in Clifford as Clifford Connects and the…
Fireside fun coming up at local libraries
Did you know that all of the branches listed below in Wellington County Library have fireplaces?
Palmerston Santa Claus Parade set for Dec. 3
PALMERSTON – The 2022 Palmerston Santa Claus Parade will be held on Dec. 3. The evening parade will begin at 7pm.
A Tropical Christmas warmed up Arthur’s Christmas parade
Warm wishes – A Tropical Christmas was the theme for Arthur’s 2022 Christmas parade on Nov. 26.…
Community mourns loss of John Walsh – ‘a friend to everybody’
ARTHUR – One of Arthur's most well known citizens, a man who dedicated much of his life to his family, community and country, has died. Historian and retired pharmacist John Walsh passed away on Nov. 21 at the age of 96.
OPP investigating death after weekend ‘disturbance’ call near Kenilworth
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say they are investigating a death here on the weekend. Wellington County OPP officials say police officer responded to a property on Concession 7, near Kenilworth, on Nov. 26 at about 10:15pm.
Mapleton budget draft includes levy increase near 7%
MAPLETON – A first draft of the township’s 2023 budget shows a tax levy increase of nearly seven per cent is required to cover anticipated expenditures.
Harriston resident Amanda Bulmer completes NYC Marathon
HARRISTON – “I still don’t think it has sunk in that I ran the New York City Marathon (NYCM), and in a year that will probably go down in history,” said Harriston resident Amanda Bulmer, who participated in the prestigious run through all five NYC boroughs on Nov. 6.
Lennox elected warden of Wellington County
GUELPH – Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox was elected warden at the inaugural meeting of Wellington County council on Nov. 25.