By Aryn Strickland MAPLETON – Council, staff and consultant Bill Winegard presented a draft…
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Fire at propane tank refurbishing shop results in $300,000 damage, third-degree burns to worker
DAMASCUS – An afternoon fire at a propane tank refurbishing shop on Tuesday kept firefighters…
‘Continuum of Care’ cost pegged at $88 million
ABOYNE – A preliminary business plan for a “Continuum of Care” on Wellington Place lands here…
Murder victim reported missing from Harriston
HARRISTON – Police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a Kitchener man who…
Ford visits Perth-Wellington manufacturing facilities
KENILWORTH – Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined local MPP Randy Pettapiece on March 13 for…
Man charged with theft after $300,000 taken from business
FERGUS – An Elora man has been accused of stealing over $300,000 from his employer. On March…
OPP: three suspects stole wallet, $15,000 from senior
FERGUS – Police are looking to identify three suspects who took a senior citizen’s wallet…
Quarry opponents proclaim ‘future flyrock danger zone’ on Highway 7
ROCKWOOD – Drivers on Highway 7 east of Rockwood could be hit by flying boulders if the “hidden…
Teacher, star athlete bring wheelchair basketball to UGDSB
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A local teacher and an international star athlete are bringing wheelchair…
Lasagna feast
There were 220 community members at the 14th annual lasagna dinner at the Erin Legion Feb. 23,…
James McQueen PS to host 24th annual Bunny Breakfast
FERGUS – The James McQueen Bunny Breakfast will take place at James McQueen Public School on…
Diabetes donation
The Fergus Lions Club recently presented Diabetes Canada with a cheque for $637. These funds were…
Collectible tractors
One of the key attractions at every Drayton Farm Show are the diecast model tractors sold through…
Visit Trees for Mapleton at Drayton Farm Show
By Liz Samis MAPLETON – This past winter has been a challenge for drivers, with high winds,…
Drayton Farm Show remains popular with vendors
DRAYTON – The Drayton Kinsmen Club was founded in 1968. When the organization started the…