FERGUS – Wellington County OPP officials say police responded to the incident, in a wooden area on Gauley Drive in Fergus, on Oct. 18 at about 7pm.
Centre Wellington
Anonymous donor matching arts centre donations until Nov. 15
ELORA – Each new donation to the expansion of the Elora Centre for the Arts from now to Nov. 15 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to a maximum of $80,000.
Centre Wellington exploring feasibility of public transit service
ELORA – Centre Wellington is embarking on a study to discover when, where and how to start a public transit service in the township.
Sensational Elora brings Pumpkin Day to museum
ABOYNE – Sensational Elora held Pumpkin Day on Oct. 11.
Grand River Outfitting donates $1,000 to The Guelph Humane Society
FERGUS – Fergus sporting goods store, Grand River Outfitting and Fly Shop, hosted its Grand Event on Aug. 23 to raise money for charity.
Community agencies come together for Haunted Hub benefit event
FERGUS – The family-friendly Haunted Hub Halloween-themed event takes place Oct. 25 in Fergus to raise money to support youth mentorship, family services and community programming for the county.
Wellington County Museum and Archives unveils new exhibition
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) presents Ephemera, a new exhibition that challenges visitors to reconsider the value of everyday objects – items created with the intention of being used once and discarded, yet which often become invaluable windows into our shared past.
Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrates 30 years
FERGUS – On Sept. 30, the Probus Club of Centre Wellington celebrated 30 years in Fergus at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Centre Wellington honours tree saved through community collaboration
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Sept. 27, Mayor Shawn Watters presented the Tree of the Year sash to a Manitoba maple at 22 York Street that nearly didn’t survive a sidewalk construction project in 2022.
Fergus Scottish Festival donates $23,000 to local organizations
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games recently donated close to $23,000 to local organizations.