FERGUS – Melville United Church will be Turning Up the Heat with a fundraising concert and reception on Oct. 24 at 7pm.
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Pepper spray discharged
GUELPH – Police are investigating after pepper spray was discharged outside a downtown bar early on Oct. 4.
Council approves list of veteran names for future street naming
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has approved a list of veteran names for future street naming in the township.
Beatty firm marked 60th anniversary with big celebration
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Centre Wellington Fusion U12AA team take home championship rings
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Fusion U12AA team took home championship rings from the 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown tournament in New Tecumseth on Sept. 28.
Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team win 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Fusion U10A team won the 400 Cup TNT Early-Bird Showdown tournament in New Tecumseth on Sept. 28. The team went undefeated in six games.
25 artists participate in Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus artist Lorraine McDonald was one of 25 artists in Fergus, Elora and Belwood to open their studios for the Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour, that wrapped up Oct. 5.
Ontario to invest $41 Million in agriculture research infrastructure
ELORA – The provincial government has announced it will invest over $41 million over the next four years to build and revitalize Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO) infrastructure.
MacAndrews Pumpkin Farm is stocked and open for business
MOUNT FOREST – MacAndrews Pumpkin Farm is stocked and open for business, boasting over 40 varieties of pumpkins, squash and other seasonal goodies.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts Ontario OWOW Magic Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre was home to the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival on Oct. 4 with two shows during the day - one geared to children and one more for adults.
County starts farm succession planning help for local farmers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Just 276 Wellington County farms had written succession plans in 2021, according to an agriculture census that year.
Mimosa United Church hosting ‘Food for Thought’ dinner, lecture
BELWOOD – Returning for another year is the Mimosa United Church Food for Thought dinner and lectures to celebrate 100 years of union.
Terry Fox Walk
PALMERSTON– Norwell District Secondary School held its annual Terry Fox Walk on Sept. 25 in Palmerston. T
Gallery Concert Series to host five concerts this season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Gallery Concert Series is looking to host five concerts this 2025-26 season.
Guest speakers discuss the Cumnock General Store
ARTHUR – Guest speakers Linda Avery, Rob Avery, Ron Tone and Louise Tone visited the Arthur and Area Historical Society at the Arthur Community Centre on Sept. 23 to discuss the Cumnock General Store.