The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Wellington County
St. Andrews church hosts 5km Race for Children of Haiti
FERGUS – Oct. 14 marks the date when St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will be hosting its annual 5km race, a fundraiser it has been hosting for 20 years.
Mudmen Celtic rock band to return to Fergus
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Red Plaid Productions & Ecclestone Financial Group bring the Mudmen’s 25th Anniversary Tour to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Nov. 4.
Sparky helps kick off celebrations for National Fire Prevention Week
The Guelph Fire Department and Guelph/Eramosa Fire Rescue will be hosting a free community event on Oct. 14 from 10am to 2:30pm at the West End Community Centre located at 21 Imperial Rd. South.
‘Mary’s Wedding’ comes to St. Jacobs playhouse
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Mary’s Wedding will arrive on stage this fall, just in time for Remembrance Day, at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse from Oct. 26 to Nov. 12.
Wellington County provides bursaries to 10 local students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement, or financial need.
Police beat: Guelph/Eramosa woman faces drug, weapon charges
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Guelph/Eramosa woman is facing drug, weapon and impaired driving charges, among others, after trying to evade police here recently.
Centre Wellington Black Committee presents: Awakened Voices 3
WELLINGTON COUNTY – History of the Black community in Wellington County was featured Sept. 22.
Wellington County Queen of the Furrow finishes fourth at IPM
MAPLETON – Wellington County Queen of the Furrow Shayna Morphy finished in the top five at the Ontario Queen of the Furrow competition recently at the International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo.
Wellington County’s Rural Romp Farm and Food Tours
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Rural rompers got to experience the tastes and sights of Wellington County’s diverse farming operations during the Taste Real Fall Rural Romp.