WELLINGTON COUNTY – A county man, 59, has been charged with sexual assault. Wellington County OPP officials announced the charge on March 1.
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Erin’s Seedy Saturday set for March 11
ERIN – Gardeners can pick up seeds and learn about growing food and flowers at the Seedy Saturday event here on March 11.
County approves design for new Arthur roads garage
GUELPH – Designs for a new county roads garage near Arthur have been approved by Wellington County council and the project now moves to the tender stage.
Journalist seriously injured after being struck by vehicle
PUSLINCH – CTV News Kitchener reporter Stephanie Villella is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while reporting on an earlier crash in Puslinch on March 1.
Aboriginal group to host ribbon skirt workshop
GUELPH – Some Indigenous community members from Guelph and Wellington County will celebrate International Women’s Day with a ribbon skirt workshop.
Local author releasing two new young adult novels
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Jean Mills’ love of playing with language has led her to write and publish nine young adult (YA) novels, two of which will be available this spring.
Wastewater treatment plant cost to increase charges on new development
ERIN – The increased cost of the new Erin wastewater treatment plant is bringing related development charges with it.
Two-storey townhouses proposed on vacant lot near Arthur Cachet project
WELLINGTON NORTH – Another 35 residential units could be coming to Arthur if council approves the rezoning of 2.4 acres of land on the northeast side of the village, adjacent to the future Cachet subdivision
Legion bursary applications down drastically: Moore
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the life of him, Derek Moore can’t quite fathom why applications for bursaries from the Royal Canadian Legion are markedly down this year.
Ceremonial first tree tapping held in Atwood on Feb. 24
ATWOOD – The chilly conditions didn’t keep maple syrup enthusiasts away on Friday, Feb. 24, as about 40 people gathered at Hoover’s Maple Syrup operation on Line 78 north of Atwood for the ceremonial first tree tapping of the season.
Elora Festival Book Sale volunteers ready to take donations
FERGUS – The sale isn’t until May, but organizers of the annual Elora Festival Book Sale are now accepting donations of books.
One person dead after vehicle enters ditch
CENTRE WELLINGTON – One person is dead after a vehicle went into a ditch on Wellington Road 7 south of Elora on March 1. A report from the OPP suggests the death was "unrelated to the collision."
Fergus hosting CanIron conference this summer
FERGUS – Sparks will fly this summer when Fergus plays host to the Canadian National Blacksmith Conference from Aug. 3 to 6 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
242 Ross Ferguson Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets honour volunteer
Valuable volunteer – The 242 Ross Ferguson Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets hosted their…
Kilt Skate event took to the ice in Fergus
Kilt skate – On Feb. 26 a Kilt Skate was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, with…