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FERGUS – Wellington County OPP officials initially announced on May 7 that they were investigating an incident “at a retailer on St. David Street” on April 30 at about 5:45pm. “A woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown male,” police stated at the time.

KENILWORTH – On June 24, Wellington North councillors unanimously voted to defeat a motion that would have had the township sign its trademark of the Butter Tart Trail brand over to Wellington County.

GUELPH – Two University of Guelph researchers have been named winners of the 2024 Early Career Research Award.

FERGUS – Madison Galloway, a blues-rock artist from Fergus, released a self-titled album on June 28. 

MAPLETON – Drayton fairgrounds were filled with vendors, bouncy castles, food trucks, live music, vintage cars and more in honour of Canada’s birthday, July 1.

PUSLINCH – Robert Milburn received the Paul Harris Fellow award at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre’s annual signature fundraiser Celebrate Sunrise on June 23.

BELWOOD –  Every year area motorcyclists partake in a Lions Club Poker Run, with donated funds going to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.

FERGUS – Experience the Songs of Gordon Lightfoot in the most authentic way – with his original touring band. 

ARTHUR – Drew Moore performed at the Arthur Optimist Club Canada Day celebrations on June 30.

FERGUS –  Peter Humel leads a group over Milligan Bridge during Sensational Elora’s Pub Night in Fergus on June 19.