ELORA – To close out the 2023-24 season, the Elora Singers held a concert at Harcourt United Church in Guelph on May 5.
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Palmerston Marlins Ladies Softball Association celebrates 30th anniversary
PALMERSTON – There were plenty of ball games on May 4 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Palmerston Marlins Ladies Softball Association.
Junior Norwell Varsity Reds end their season on top
LISTOWEL – The Junior Norwell Varsity Reds hockey team competed in a six-team tournament on April 26 in Listowel to end the hockey season.
Town of Minto hires Gregg Furtney as new CAO
MINTO – For the first time in over two years, the Town of Minto will soon have a full-time, permanent CAO. The municipality announced on May 7 that Gregory Furtney has been hired to fill the position, starting June 10.
Fergus man charged in province-wide child sexual abuse investigation
SCARBOROUGH – A Fergus man and two men from Guelph are among 64 people charged in a province-wide online child exploitation investigation by the OPP.
Inclusive Connections: new program for adults with special needs available in Elora
ELORA – Centre Wellington recreation programmer Alicia Wysman looks forward to Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the newly renovated Jefferson Elora Community Centre.
Crown drops fraud charge against Guelph man in connection with grandparent scam
GUELPH – The Crown has dropped a fraud charge against a Guelph man in connection with a local grandparent scam.
Police look to identify suspect after sexual assault at Fergus business
FERGUS – Police are looking to identify a man they say sexually assaulted a woman last week "at a retailer on St. David Street" in Fergus on April 30 at about 5:45pm.
Widened driveways in Rockwood subdivision a concern as council considers bylaw amendment
BRUCEDALE – Residents of a Rockwood subdivision are concerned a zoning bylaw amendment aimed at addressing a previous oversight could mean trouble for those of them who have widened their driveways.
Refurbished plaque connects John Black Public School students to Pierpoint history
FERGUS – It has been nearly 30 years since a plaque commemorating the life of Richard Pierpoint was first installed at John Black Public School, but it is clear the marker continues to play an important role in connecting students to Black history.
Neighbours: noise of Galt Sportsmen’s Club now ‘unbearable’ as club has swelled in size, operations
PUSLINCH – Neighbours of the Galt Sportsmen’s Club came to council on May 1 to discuss issues they are having with the gun range. In a word, noise.
Elora Festival’s 33rd Annual Giant Book Sale a success
ELORA – The Elora Festival’s Annual Giant Book Sale has raised over $1 million since it was first held in 1989, said volunteer Jan Durban, who handles communications for the event.
Hillsburgh Firefighters Association celebrates International Firefighters Day
HILLSBURGH – May 4 was International Firefighters Day and the Hillsburgh Firefighters Association celebrated with an open house and community pancake breakfast at Station 50 in Hillsburgh.
Final phase of demolition of old Groves hospital commences May 13
FERGUS - The old Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) in Fergus will enter the final phase of demolition starting the week of May 13.
Record spending on grants and donations brings calls to control township program
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council approved $82,635 in donations and fee waivers to local community groups and organizations at its April 22 meeting, but some council members say spending needs to be reined in.