ABERFOYLE – Puslinch council has agreed to fund a safety study at Boreham Park at the urging of the ad hoc group Concerned Residents of Puslinch. But this will be the last study of Boreham Park, depending on the outcome of the study, Mayor James Seeley said at the Sept. 25 meeting.
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Mount Forest woman launches online fundraiser after son hit by car
MOUNT FOREST – A local woman is turning to the community for support in the wake of an accident involving her son during the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival.
Schofield march through Guelph
GUELPH – People marched through Guelph on Sept. 29 in an effort to push for answers about how 36-year-old Nathaniel Schofield died in OPP custody on July 10.
Minto committee hosts Indigenous celebration
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee held an Indigenous celebration at the Harriston and Minto Community Centre on Sept. 25.
Teviotdale’s new sign highlights six historical features in community
TEVIOTDALE – A community which lies on the border between Perth County and Wellington County has more history than some may think.
Highway robbers assaulted man in Elora in 1878
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rae announces $1.3 million to train municipal equipment operators
MIDDLESEX – On Sept. 27, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Steve Pinsonneault announced $1,335,810 of provincial funding for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors and their efforts to train municipal equipment operators.
Monster Month brings ghouls, goblins to Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Elora and Fergus are calling all ghouls, ghosts and monsters to celebrate the month of October with Sensational Elora’s Monster Month.
Fall Rural Romp tour at the Fieldstone Barn and Farm
BELWOOD – The Fieldstone Barn and Farm marked one of many Fall Rural Romp Locations on Sept. 28, featuring a large sunflower field, photo props, an on site store and sitting area as well a few special guest alpacas from Harmony Meadows Alpaca Farm in Belwood.
CWDHS teams off to a good start in soccer
FERGUS – The Centre Wellington District High School junior and senior boys soccer teams are off to good starts.
You can do it, ‘any which way’
WATERLOO - The Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society (WWDSS) will hold its annual “Any Which Way You Can A-thon” fundraising event on Oct. 6 in Waterloo Park.
Pedestrian dies in collision
GUELPH – The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an elderly female died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon.
Wellington County Plowmens Association queen and princess of the furrow competitions
ROCKWOOD – The Wellington County Plowmens Association held their branch match and queen and princess of the furrow competitions in Rockwood on Sept. 28.
Fire chief challenges Puslinch to be ‘saved by the beep’
PUSLINCH – Last week, Fire Chief Jamie MacNeil called on all residents of Puslinch to test their smoke alarms on Sept. 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.
Ben Caplan’s Hold On tour coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Ben Caplan is a Canadian singer-songwriter and entertainer known for energetic live shows and award-winning studio recordings.