GUELPH – People marched through Guelph on Sept. 29 in an effort to push for answers about how 36-year-old Nathaniel Schofield died in OPP custody on July 10.
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Monster Month brings ghouls, goblins to Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus are calling all ghouls, ghosts and monsters to celebrate the month of October with Sensational Elora’s Monster Month.
Fall Rural Romp tour at the Fieldstone Barn and Farm
BELWOOD – The Fieldstone Barn and Farm marked one of many Fall Rural Romp Locations on Sept. 28, featuring a large sunflower field, photo props, an on site store and sitting area as well a few special guest alpacas from Harmony Meadows Alpaca Farm in Belwood.
Rae announces $1.3 million to train municipal equipment operators
MIDDLESEX – On Sept. 27, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Steve Pinsonneault announced $1,335,810 of provincial funding for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors and their efforts to train municipal equipment operators.
CWDHS teams off to a good start in soccer
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington District High School junior and senior boys soccer teams are off to good starts.
Pedestrian dies in collision
GUELPH – The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an elderly female died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon.
You can do it, ‘any which way’
WATERLOO - The Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society (WWDSS) will hold its annual “Any Which Way You Can A-thon” fundraising event on Oct. 6 in Waterloo Park.
Wellington County Plowmens Association queen and princess of the furrow competitions
ROCKWOOD – The Wellington County Plowmens Association held their branch match and queen and princess of the furrow competitions in Rockwood on Sept. 28.
Fire chief challenges Puslinch to be ‘saved by the beep’
PUSLINCH – Last week, Fire Chief Jamie MacNeil called on all residents of Puslinch to test their smoke alarms on Sept. 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.
Police beat: Intimate partner violence calls continue in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Ben Caplan’s Hold On tour coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Ben Caplan is a Canadian singer-songwriter and entertainer known for energetic live shows and award-winning studio recordings.
Metz Pumpkin Fest showcases largest pumpkins to date
METZ – Giant pumpkins were the star attractions at Pumpkin Fest on Sept. 28 in the hamlet of Metz, which is on the border of Wellington North and Centre Wellington.
County museum hosts series of Halloween-themed events
ABOYNE – There is Halloween fun to be had this month at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Erin Fall Fair returns with theme Country Routes and Rubber Boots
ERIN – For many locals and visitors, Thanksgiving weekend has become synonymous with the Erin Fall Fair.
2024 Elora Fergus Studio Tour
ELORA – Encaustic and mixed media artist Nancy Ariss, discusses her art with a guest in Elora during the 2024 Elora Fergus Studio Tour on Sept. 29.