ROCKWOOD – Police are suggesting residents ask their banks and credit card companies about possible suspicious activity after mail was stolen from several community mailboxes here.
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Boreham Park will get safety upgrades – but not culverts
ABERFOYLE – Safety features will be added to Boreham Park in Arkell, but it will be fencing and not underground culverts, much to the chagrin of the residents group Concerned Citizens of Puslinch.
Centre Wellington council removes Elora BIA board
ELORA – The Elora BIA’s board of management has been scrapped and senior township staff will take it over until an annual general meeting can be called and a new board elected.
Iconic Elora artwork has been revived, returned to post office
ELORA – The Letter by late Elora artist Marilyn Koop has been recreated and returned to its spot on the exterior wall of the Elora post office.
Wellington Place child care centre proposed expansion to cost $1.8 million
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s Children’s Early Years Division has recommended the expansion of the Wellington Place Child Care and Learning Centre in Aboyne to use up time-limited funds, and create new child care spaces.
Students tell five historical tales five different ways
GUELPH – There was laughter, singing, dancing and tears during the first rendition of the 2025 Speed River Anthology.
Fergus boy named junior fire chief for the day
FERGUS – Chase MacLeod-Carberry was named junior fire chief for the day on June 18.
Palmerston resident creates historical sports display for community
PALMERSTON – In honour of Palmerston’s 150th birthday celebration, longtime community member Wayne Martin decided to create an artistic display showcasing Palmerston’s love of sports.
Hillsburgh speed cameras go live June 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This is the sixth speed camera location to be implemented as part of a one-year pilot program, which has generated over $3 million in revenue for the county.
Belwood Hall renovation pegged at $1.85 million
BELWOOD – Township staff will press on with more specific costing of renovations to Belwood Hall after council approved the request at its June 16 meeting.
UGDSB holds parent engagement sessions for human rights review
GUELPH – Parents and guardians can share concerns they have about human rights at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) during a series of parent/community engagement sessions.
Students learn about growing veggies, food security
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Gardening can boost mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. That’s one reason St. John Bosco Catholic High School students visit the Northfield Gardening Project to help grow food for Hope House’s Free Food Market.
CSN Hutten raises over $13,000 for Make-A-Wish with car show
FERGUS – A plethora of cars new and old were parked at CSN Hutten Collision Centre in Fergus on June 14 for a charity car show.
Centre Wellington Pride holds first community celebration at museum
CENTRE WELLINGTON – People gathered at the Wellington County Museum and Archives for the Centre Wellington Pride Community Celebration on June 14.
Township breaks ground on operations centre in Fergus
FERGUS – It was a historic day on June 16 as officials with Centre Wellington Township broke ground on a new operations centre.