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ALMA – In Mapleton Township, it’s okay to park a motor home or trailer (or two or even three) in your driveway, but it’s not okay for someone to use them for shelter. It’s something Melissa Duchaine is finding out the hard way.

MOUNT FOREST – Supporters of the hospital here are getting some well-deserved recognition.

ROCKWOOD – Guelph/Eramosa council has once again approved a plan for the township to provide in-kind support for the Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.

ABOYNE – Paul Kelly was recognized  last weekend by the Wellington County Historical Society for being inducted to the Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame. 

GUELPH – A local organization that provides employment supports and resources to people looking for work is getting a boost from the federal government to help marginalized youth.

FERGUS – Pain is killing Dan Hofsink, vertebrae by vertebrae, and he’s reaching the end of his rope.  And the Canadian health care system hasn’t been able to help.

WINGHAM – The CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves on Oct. 19 with a mission to inspire support for local hospitals in mid-western Ontario. At the end of the seven-hour broadcast, $376,189 was raised toward vital health care projects for hospitals.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local fishermen David Pol of Arthur and Derek Cushing of Salem are making their dreams come true as the duo prepares to represent Canada at the 2024 Bass Master Team Championship later this year in Louisiana. 

HARRISTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation hosted a Halloween on Ice event on Oct. 20 at the Harriston Arena.

FERGUS – The audience seemed to enjoy the Canadian Improv Showcase at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 17 as the performers demonstrated their quick wit and ability to think on their feet in this unscripted performance that was largely directed by audience suggestions.

WELLINGTON COUNTY  – As temperatures begin to cool and the inevitable winter looms ahead, vehicle owners are asking themselves the same question as last year, “Do I really need winter tires?” The short answer – yes. 

GUELPH  – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield presented the King Charles III Coronation Medals to twenty Guelph residents at the River Run Centre Oct. 16. 

MINTO – Students at Norwell District Secondary School showed their creative sides as they painted pumpkins to gift to local senior citizens at Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care on Oct. 10.

FERGUS – On Oct. 18,  on behalf of the Board of Directors, the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games president Matthew Bennett-Monty, centre, and vice president Christine de Nottbeck, right,  presented David Tanner from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Fergus with a cheque for $500.