ELORA – Emergency crews responded to a call for a swimmer in distress at the quarry, on Wellington Road 18, on June 24 at about 6:30pm.
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Thieves target community mailboxes in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Police are suggesting residents ask their banks and credit card companies about possible suspicious activity after mail was stolen from several community mailboxes here.
Boreham Park will get safety upgrades – but not culverts
ABERFOYLE – Safety features will be added to Boreham Park in Arkell, but it will be fencing and not underground culverts, much to the chagrin of the residents group Concerned Citizens of Puslinch.
Centre Wellington council removes Elora BIA board
ELORA – The Elora BIA’s board of management has been scrapped and senior township staff will take it over until an annual general meeting can be called and a new board elected.
Iconic Elora artwork has been revived, returned to post office
ELORA – The Letter by late Elora artist Marilyn Koop has been recreated and returned to its spot on the exterior wall of the Elora post office.
Fergus Scottish Festival showcases 80-year history
ABOYNE – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games held an open house at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 22 to highlight and celebrate its 80-year history.
Local family opens farm for an educational breakfast
FERGUS – The Harrop family hosted a Breakfast on the Farm event on June 21 at its farm, north of Fergus.
Officer dragged, man arrested
GUELPH – A Brampton man has been arrested after a Guelph Police Service officer was briefly dragged while trying to stop a car last week.
Guelph Street in Rockwood saw damage from strong winds
ROCKWOOD – Guelph Street in Rockwood saw some damage June 19 after strong winds blew down a tree onto a powerline and a resident’s car.
Clifford Rotary donates $1,200 to local food bank
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary supported the Clifford Food Bank with a recent donation of $1,200 to help feed local families in need.
National Strategy for Soil Health Act highlights critical ground preservation needs: Black
OTTAWA – On June 13, Robert Black, Senator for Ontario, rose in the Senate Chamber to speak to Bill S-230.
Guelph Black Heritage Society presents Juneteenth celebration on June 28 at Heritage Hall
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society will host a celebration in honour of Juneteenth on June 28 from 1 to 3pm at the Heritage Hall (83 Essex Street, Guelph).
A full day of festivities in Centre Wellington this Canada Day
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Long-running favourites return this Canada Day in Centre Wellington.
Belwood Lions donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington
BELWOOD – On June 17 the Belwood and District Lions Club presented a cheque for $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Centre Wellington.
Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club hosts annual tractor run
MAPLETON – It was a green and yellow spectacle on the morning of June 21, as a long line of vintage John Deere tractors rolled through Mapleton Township’s countryside for the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club’s (UCTCC) annual tractor run.