ERIN – The Town of Erin is gearing up to celebrate its public works staff at the annual Touch-A-Truck event on May 24 at the town office.
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Wightman donates $2,200 to the Centre Wellington Swim to Survive program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On April 9, Wightman donated $2,200 to the Centre Wellington Swim to Survive program.
Committee organizing first Pride celebration in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Pride committee will host the first CW Pride Celebration on June 14 at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year.
Council postpones decision on battery energy storage system
ELORA – Centre Wellington council has postponed until May 26 further discussion on the battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed by Aypa Power outside Fergus.
Council approves financing plan for Arthur wastewater treatment plant
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a tentative financing plan to upgrade Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant – with hopes of securing grants to ease pressure on the municipality.
OPP searching for man who committed indecent act in park
ROCKWOOD – Police say "a suspicious male" was "committing an indecent act ... within view of children and other members of the public" at about 4pm on May 11.
Elora Hawks hope to move up to Junior A league
ELORA – There’s a movement afoot for the Elora Hawks Jr. B Lacrosse team to move up to the Junior A league – and over the weekend numerous local businesses pledged funds to help get them there.
Police find missing Freelton man whose car was discovered near Luther Marsh
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say they received a report on May 12 about a vehicle found in the ditch at the corner of Line 4 and East West Luther Townline.
Empowerment Day inspires students to ‘Push Beyond’
GUELPH – More than 5,000 students from the Upper Grand District School Board gathered at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph on May 8 for the 2025 Empowerment Day celebration.
Catholic high school students compete in Battle of the Bands
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board high schools held their third annual Battle of the Bands competition at St. James Catholic High School on May 6.
Child dies after skid steer accident on Wellington North farm
WELLINGTON NORTH – Emergency crews responded to an agricultural property near the intersection of Highway 6 and Sideroad 2, south of Mount Forest, on May 10 at about 10am.
Guelph author releases book on local literary personality
GUELPH – Guelph author Ed Butts has released his latest book, The Blacksmith Hereward Kirby Cockin of Guelph, detailing the largely forgotten literary achievements and words of Guelph poet and journalist Hereward Kirby Cockin.
Rockwood, Arthur students lauded by Catholic school board
GUELPH – Kadence Stephenson and Norah Hawkins have received VIP awards from the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB).
Speeds on five Centre Wellington roads to be reduced
ELORA – Centre Wellington staff have identified five road segments in the township that will see reduced speed limits in the coming year.