WELLINGTON NORTH –The third meeting of the West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club was held on June 20, at Matt Coffey’s Farm outside of Arthur.
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Whites Road Pentecostal Church hosts ‘stellar’ VBS
HARRISTON — With 41 students and 22 volunteer staff on board, “Stellar Vacation Bible School” blasted off at Whites Road Pentecostal Church here on July 24 for a week-long “stellar” adventure.
Reflections: Holding On
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come back from vacation, and find that half of the stuff…
Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI campaign receives generous donation
PALMERSTON – Organizers of the recent Help Fore Our Hospital Golf Tournament dropped by a recent Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI campaign committee meeting to drop off a cheque for over $20,000, the proceeds of the inaugural tournament held in June.
Herrington places in top four at tennis provincials
MOUNT FOREST — Victoria Herrington from Mount Forest recently finished in the top four in the Ontario U18 outdoor provincials in doubles and placed in the top 12 in singles.
Family Day at the Minto Farmer’s Market
MINTO – July 29 was Family Day at the Minto Farmer’s Market.
Buffet on the Boulevard set for 2023 Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is inviting area residents and visitors to “party on and pig out” at the Harriston Street Party Buffet on the Boulevard, catered by the Smokin’ Pig.
Conestogo Lake fishing tourney draws 97 youth, adult anglers
MAPLETON – The weather could not have been better for the 33rd annual Conestogo Lake Conservation Area Catch and Release Fishing Tournament on July 22.
Garden tour winner awarded a crystal vase
MOUNT FOREST — On July 22, the Town and Country Garden Tour was held by the Mount Forest Horticultural Society.
Reading Club wrapping up, but lots to do at libraries
The end of Summer Reading Club is in sight, but it’s not too late to sign up! The last day to submit your ballots for amazing prizes is Saturday, Aug. 19.
New barn quilt display in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – A new barn quilt display in front of Shantz’s Car Wash on Main Street in Palmerston is the result of a collaborative effort.
Local treasures at the Mapleton Farmer’s Market Block Party
MAPLETON - Stephanie Craig, right, of Tullamore Lavender Company (TLC), chats with a customer at the Mapleton Farmer’s Market Block Party on July 27.
County awards contracts for over-budget projects amid calls for better financial scrutiny
GUELPH – A new Wellington County roads garage in Wellington North, a new library branch in Erin, and renovations to turn a Guelph building into transitional housing are all moving forward despite being way over budget.
Wellington North seeks feedback on township priorities for strategic plan update
ARTHUR - Public consultation on Wellington North's strategic plan update, a document that will guide council and township priorities for the next three years, continues with an in-person meeting on July 31 and an online survey.
Mapleton council adopts strategic plan for township
MAPLETON - Stewardship, good governance, inclusivity, innovation, and prudent fiscal management are the core elements of a 2023 to 2026 strategic plan adopted by council here.