WELLINGTON COUNTY – Last year was a big one for the Wellington County Library system, which marked a significant milestone as its circulation surpassed one million items.
Mapleton
Mapleton welcomes new deputy treasurer
MAPLETON – Following the retirement of former deputy treasurer Heather Trotter in December, Mapleton Township has hired a new full time staffer.
Catholic board applies for zoning change for new school
MAPLETON – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has applied for a zoning amendment to allow for the construction of an elementary school and day care at 7 Green St. in Drayton.
Homeowners apply for rezoning regarding Drayton severance
MAPLETON – A severed lot in Drayton may be rezoned from future development to residential to allow the construction of a house.
Alma Optimist Club donates $900 to Alma Public School
MAPLETON – The Alma Optimist Club presented Alma Public School with a $946 cheque, representing the proceeds from the barbecue the club hosted at the school.
Police beat: OPP continues to lay intimate partner violence charges
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Edge Mutual Insurance donates thousands to community initiatives
DRAYTON – During December Edge Mutual Insurance Company staff donated food, toys and support to various initiatives.
Carl Hall, Mapleton’s first mayor, remembered as ‘a complete gentleman’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mapleton Township’s first mayor, Carl Hall, died on Dec. 31 at age 87.
Mapleton couple pledges $250,000 to Palmerston hospital’s MRI campaign
MAPLETON – A small but enthusiastic group of Palmerston and District Hospital MRI+ Campaign committee members joined Larry and Debbie Schill on Jan. 4 at their farm outside of Drayton to announce a $250,000 pledge over five years to the campaign.
Mapleton council approves benefit plan for councillors
MAPLETON – The township here is adopting a group benefit package for members of council.