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CENTRE WELLINGTON – Two local women who were recently targeted by online scammers are sharing their story in hopes that others will not fall victim to the scam.

ELORA – Staff presented a report to council on Sept. 16, explaining they have reached out to two termite control providers licensed to use Sentricon, a relatively new product only recently authorized for use in Canada.

ERIN – Residents here will be getting an opportunity to voice their opinions in person and online regarding Erin’s new logo.

ROCKWOOD – Youth in Rockwood now have easier access to programs and services offered through the Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.

Spinning Wheels, a Parkinson’s awareness cycling group, made a pit stop at the University of Guelph to meet with cardiovascular physiology researcher Dr. Philip Millar and his research team on Sept. 19.

KENILWORTH – In an expedited process, North Wellington Township posted its request for tender (RFT) for demolition of the Lion Roy Grant Community Pool and its bath house on Aug. 19, and contractors had until Sept. 11 to submit their proposals.

GUELPH – The theme of this year’s Take Back the Night rally was “Break the silence; stop the violence.” With the assistance of OPIRG’s Sound of the Drum drumming group and about 100 marchers, the rally was raucus, lively and loud.

MAPLETON – Councillor Martin Tamlyn is stepping down from his position with the Township of Mapleton. 

GUELPH – Students carefully finger weaved orange yarn in their school’s library, making bracelets and bookmarks to raise money to honour Indigenous children who attended residential schools. 

KENILWORTH – Increased traffic volumes and the safety of pedestrians were among the concerns raised by community members who spoke at a public meeting regarding a proposal for a stacked townhouse development in Mount Forest.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Centre Wellington District High School teacher has taken a quantum leap forward in his career – and recently won some recognition on the international stage.

GUELPH – Tiny homes and sheltered encampments became the focus of the discussion after the county’s interim director of housing services presented the county’s winter response plan for unsheltered homelessness at a recent committee meeting.

BROOKLYN, NY – Hot off the Paralypmic Games, where Canada’s men’s wheelchair basketball team came close to winning bronze but fell to Germany, Patrick Anderson is proud, reflective and a little exhausted.

ABOYNE –  The Wellington County Museum and Archives was named the Top Small Museum/Art Gallery/Historic Site in the Ontario's Choice Awards, which rely solely on public votes to determine winners across eight categories.

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment for Clark Brothers Contracting that will allow the construction of a ready-mix concrete plant in Arthur, despite objections from would-be developers of surrounding lands.