MINTO – Concerns were raised about the compatibility of a high-density development with the nearby Palmerston and District Community Centre at an Oct. 31 public meeting.
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Slew of charges for four people after attempted break-in
HARRISTON – Four people are facing numerous charges after an attempted break-in at a home here last week. Police “located the suspects and seized a firearm,” police stated in a Nov. 6 press release, noting four people were arrested and held for bail court.
Habermehls receive Children’s Foundation Community Champion Award
MINTO – Local residents Amy and Grant Habermehl have been recognized as “Community Champions” by the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington.
Radiothon raises over $220,000 for hospitals in northern Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two local hospital foundations have received over $220,000 thus far from donors to the 22nd Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon.
Palmerston and District Hospital to hold third ‘Takeout Dinner’ fundraiser
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDH) is holding its third annual Takeout Dinner fundraiser Oct. 27 to 29.
Crown Harriston hosting annual Rocky Horror Picture Show event
HARRISTON – Local Rocky Horror fans can get their annual fix of their favorite flick at The Crown Harriston this weekend.
Lenselink, Hoelscher revive Palmerston Skating Club
PALMERSTON – Nicole Lenselink and her sister Tiffany Hoelscher have revived the Palmerston Skating Club in time for this year’s skating season.
Province to reverse mandated urban boundary changes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A controversial provincial decision to unilaterally move rural properties into urban boundaries, both here and across the province, will be reversed. At an Oct. 23 press conference, provincial officials announced legislation to that effect will soon be introduced.
Minto council approves minor variance for commercial/residential development
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application to facilitate a planned commercial/residential development on the King Hotel property in Palmerston.
Judge reserves sentencing decision in Michael Hurst sexual assault case
GUELPH – Palmerston resident Michael Hurst returned to Guelph Superior Court on Oct. 19 to hear prosecution and defence lawyers make sentencing recommendations to Justice Cynthia Petersen.