ELORA – Longtime Elora Legion member Lynn McClellan has reached the top, just as he predicted he would three years ago.
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Minto native Finn Oxby chases gold in Youth Athlete of the Year competition
MINTO – Harriston native Finn Oxby is yet again making waves in the swimming world – this time by competing for Youth Athlete of the Year.
Fergus Fall Fair stays true to rural roots while entertaining thousands
FERGUS – The Fergus Agricultural Society’s fall fair ran Sept. 12 to 14, showcasing local agriculture, heavy machines and country music.
Drowning victim identified by relative hoping to repatriate body to India
ELORA – The cousin of a Brampton man who drowned in the Grand River last month has identified the 29-year-old victim as Navneet Singh.
September is officially Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington Month
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) has proclaimed September as CSGW Month.
Record breaking weightlifter presses importance of ‘showing up’
BELWOOD – There’s a special satisfaction from accomplishing something that once seemed out of reach, and that’s a message Alix McGregor hopes people take away from her story.
Over 300 tonnes of landfill diverted from county waste facilities since May
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Over 300 tonnes of landfill has been diverted from county waste facilities due to the acceptance of new materials.
Historical plaques relocated indoors after series of thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All historical plaques on county properties have been moved indoors following a rash of thefts from parks and bridges in recent weeks.
Guelph Jazz Festival gets community moving
GUELPH – The Guelph Jazz Festival took place from Sept. 12 to 14 in downtown Guelph.
Melville Boys returns to Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – The Melville Boys enters its final weekend at Century Church Theatre after a successful two-week run.
Saugeen Connects SSUP comes to seasonal close with 47 businesses launched
NEUSTADT – After a successful sixth summer, Saugeen Connects officials wish to thank the sponsors, participants and contributors who made this summer’s 2025 Student Start-Up Program possible.
Catholic board gets closer to naming Drayton school
GUELPH – A future Catholic elementary school in Drayton is close to being named, but for now, the Wellington Catholic District School Board is keeping people in the dark about what that name might be.
Palmerston, Harriston, Mount Forest branches hosting Legion Week events
NORTH WELLINGTON – Legion Week is a chance for Legions to showcase the work they do for their communities. This year the celebration will run from Sept. 21 to 27.
Centre Wellington’s ‘Canvas of Cultures’ on display during Culture Days
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Culture Days runs Sept. 19 to Oct. 12 throughout the country and in Centre Wellington, the theme is “Canvas of Cultures,” which is as broad and all-encompassing as it sounds.
Breadalbane giant retires from post after two decades
FERGUS – After nearly 20 years of standing guard in downtown Fergus, the “Breadalbane Giant” has finally retired from his post.