DRAYTON – There were 60 north Wellington seniors who conquered a steep learning cuve and ovecame tech hurdles to master digital devices as part of a seniors training and support program that ran for its second year in 2023.
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Semi-truck stolen: OPP
MINTO – Local police say they are investigating the theft of a “semi-truck” here earlier this month.
Minto Optimists aid schools
MINTO - The Town of Minto Optimist Club held its annual Breakfast with Santa event on Nov. 12.
Wellington County launches survey on rural transit
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s economic development division has launched a rural transit survey to assess the public transportation needs and preferences of local residents.
Police beat: Several charges for driver pulled over in Fergus recently
FERGUS – A driver from Utterson, near Huntsville, faces a number of charges after being pulled over by police recently.
Andersons receive Wishbone Award for community Christmas dinner
MINTO – Organizers of a local event that brings hundreds together for fellowship and a Christmas Day meal are among the recipients of the first-ever Wishbone Awards.
Support for doctor recruitment penciled in to future county budgets
GUELPH – Wellington County council is prepared to provide financial support for physician recruitment efforts by the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team (GWOHT).
Jury finds Michael Hurst guilty of sexual assaults in third trial
GUELPH – A jury has found Palmerston resident Michael Hurst guilty of sexually assaulting two more women in a trial that concluded on Dec. 7.
Minto council to provide support for battery energy storage project
MINTO – Minto council will extend support to a company planning to redevelop an energy storage facility in the Harriston Industrial Park.
Hospitals, health teams launch website on care options for cold/flu, COVID-19, RSV
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local health care providers are part of a group that has launched a new website to help residents "get the right care at the right time."