Centre Wellington

ELORA – On Jan. 28 members of the community lined the sidewalk outside the Geddes Street Market to pay tribute to Merlen Kropf, who died on Jan. 19 at age 88.

FERGUS – Assuming the role of teacher rather than student, former St. Joseph Catholic School student Alex Shellington recently revisited his alma mater to share his knowledge and passion for music. 

FERGUS – Combining his passions for law, history and writing, Fergus-based author Bob Grant is in the midst of writing his third novel.

ELORA – Centre Wellington Township has revealed details about what local facilities will reopen next week as part of the province's loosening of COVID-19 restrictions.

FERGUS – In the hopes of connecting and building community, the Elora Singers are among those set to participate in an off-season free online event, titled July in January. 

ELORA – Although it sounded a bit like a campaign speech, Mayor Kelly Linton says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll run again in the October municipal election. “I haven’t made a decision on that,” he said.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Big Brother Big Sisters of Centre Wellington (BBBSCW) is not only colouring outside the lines; it is thinking “Beyond the Box”.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local firefighter was airlifted to hospital on Tuesday after a fire truck went into a ditch on Sideroad 10 near Wellington Road 7.

FERGUS – There’s nothing random about being kind, says Abby Graham. It takes education, thoughtful action and, for the Grade 12 student at Centre Wellington District High School, she hopes it will also involve signing a pledge.