ORTON – The Orton Community Association is inviting residents to their annual Canada Day Chicken Dinner and Fireworks Display, on July 1.
Erin
Erin’s first Pride event a great success
ERIN – Organizers and town officials say the inaugural Erin Pride event at McMillan Park on June 22 was a remarkable success.
Chamber of Commerce’s Erin Summer Jam a hit
ERIN – Downtown Erin was buzzing with activity on June 8, with local stores showcasing their latest style and gift offerings during the Chamber of Commerce’s Erin Summer Jam.
Erin seeks feedback on reserve spending
ERIN – The town is turning to local business owners for ideas on how to best utilize $30,000 remaining in a reserve fund aimed at helping residents and businesses during the construction of the municipality’s wastewater treatment plant.
Everdale Farm welcomes summer with Summer Solstice Jamboree
EVERDALE – Everdale Farm, a not-for-profit community farm just outside Hillsburgh, is hosting Summer Solstice Jamboree, an outdoor music festival and fundraiser for the Good Food Project.
Rotary Club of Erin distributes $90,000 to communities around globe
ERIN – Rotary Club of Erin president Nina de Vaal shared how a club of 24 members is making an international impact during a May 23 town council meeting.
Ferguson Groves celebrates achievements with community
ERIN – Local teenager Ferguson Groves was lauded by his family, friends and even some local dignitaries at a private party thrown for him on June 13.
Erin man struck by vehicle is in life-threatening condition: OPP
ERIN – An Erin man is in life-threatening condition after he was struck by a vehicle here early on Saturday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 124 west of Erin, at about 5am on June 15.
Drugs and handgun seized, vehicle shot at in separate incidents: OPP
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police recently dealt with two incidents involving a gun – one ending with the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the other with at least one shot fired at a parked vehicle.
County students bring gold medals home from national MusicFest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – MusicFest Canada adjudicators awarded gold to the Erin District High School Tempo concert band, the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute string and orchestra ensembles, and the Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute symphonic, concert and acoustic ensembles.