ERIN – An unexpected grant from Blue Triton Brands is funding $42,947 in community enhancement projects, as well as this year’s Canada Day festivities.
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Hanover Community Players present School of Rock the Musical
HANOVER – School of Rock the Musical is coming soon to the Hanover Community Players, with the first read-through and rehearsal held on Aug. 26.
Music, vendors and more at Minto’s Fall Fun Day
MINTO – Minto’s Fall Fun Day was hosted at the Minto Farmers’ Market on Sept. 20.
County awards scholarships, bursaries to local students
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement, or financial need.
Rotary Club of Erin hosts Feast of Hops event
ERIN – The Rotary Club of Erin held its annual Feast of Hops event on Sept. 28 at the Erin Agricultural Society Building.
Family’s $1-million donation to help open Guelph medical suite
GUELPH – The Hunter Family Foundation is donating $1 million to help create a new ultrasound and medical suite at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College.
Fall Rural Romp showcases county’s southern businesses
CENTRE WELLINGTON – This year’s Fall Rural Romp was in full swing on Sept. 27, as locals and visitors alike took to local farms for some fresh air and farm fresh goods.
The next shoe has dropped
As the debate over speed cameras ensued, everyone was waiting to see what Premier Doug Ford’s new legislation to ban the practice looked like.
Successful second annual Arthur Car Show
ARTHUR – Organizers report “a very successful car show up in Arthur” on Sept. 12.
A lively couple of days at Beatty Brothers in 1897
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Moorefield Optimists host Moorefield Grass Drags
DRAYTON – Summer-like temperatures and snowmobiles typically don’t mix, but the Moorefield Grass Drags are an exception to that.
‘Every household should have home escape plan’: fire chief
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – During Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 5 to 11 this year, it is important to revisit and refresh some fire safety basics.
Girls followed to school
GUELPH – Police are investigating after two children were followed to school last Monday morning by a man who blew them kisses.
Tour de Elora kick off event
ELORA – Tour de Elora hosted its kick-off event at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Sept. 27 from 11am to 2pm, starting with a cheque presentation.