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ERIN – A boil water advisory is in effect for those hooked up to the Town of Erin's water system following a watermain break at Main and Water Streets on Friday morning.

FERGUS – Sharon Kelly is being recognized by Ronald McDonald House Charities for being an outstanding fundraiser. She is one of six employees of McDonald's restaurants across Canada to receive the recognition.

MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was up by about $22,949 in 2022.

MINTO – Town council received an update on site plan approval for an industrial condominium project at the March 21 meeting.

MINTO – The Town of Minto has approved the 2023 budget including a 4.88 per cent increase in the local tax levy and a tax rate increase of 1.88%.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding a single-vehicle crash that left a man with serious injuries.

FERGUS – Kids who want to see the Easter Bunny will enjoy hopping to downtown Fergus and Elora in the weeks leading up to Easter.

MOOREFIELD – The Dead Lie is the first book in a mystery thriller series written by retired teacher Ivanka Fear. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY -  Winter driving in Canada is hard on vehicles. Ice, salt, potholes, grocery carts – there’s no shortage of reasons to give your car some much-needed TLC this spring. But maintenance can be expensive, so it’s helpful to understand what needs attention now, and what can wait.

MINTO – The town’s economic development staff presented Minto council with a review of 2022 department activities on March 7.

GUELPH – A fundraiser here for Syrian and Turkish earthquake relief was a great success, raised thousands for the cause. 

FERGUS – An otherwise routine Thursday morning for retirees George and Dianne Fraser goes awry when their phone rings with distressing news their beloved grandson is in handcuffs.

PALMERSTON – The Grove Hub Palmerston hosted a 2SLGBTQIA+ tie dye event on March 15. The hub…

FERGUS – “Jacob’s Bonspiel” was held at the Fergus Curling Club on March 5. The bonspiel…

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