ARISS – Eric Sergi has his eyes on the prize as he competes in the 2025 FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) Mini Moto GP Canadian series.
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Strong mayor powers change budget procedure in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township staff, councillors and the mayor himself are coming to terms with a new budget process now that Mayor Shawn Watters has been granted strong mayor powers by the province.
The Scented Market wins international award
FERGUS – Kristy Miller, founder and owner of The Scented Market, feels this could mark the start of something new for her business.
Pilot receives minor injuries after plane flips while landing at Guelph Airpark
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – "Early indications from the investigation suggest that the plane flipped over just as the pilot was landing the small plane," police stated.
Some students struggling without air conditioning as school winds down
FERGUS – Lights were off, windows shuttered, and fans hummed in hot classrooms during the last week of school before summer break.
Bridge replacement to cost $1.4 million, cause four-week closure
GUELPH – A proposed four-week road closure due to a bridge replacement on Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton is slated to begin sometime in July.
Council gives green light to Morriston development proposal
MORRISTON – Despite objections from local residents, Puslinch council approved a housing development proposal in Morriston on June 18.
Mississauga man drowns while swimming at Elora Quarry
ELORA – Emergency crews responded to a call for a swimmer in distress at the quarry, on Wellington Road 18, on June 24 at about 6:30pm.
Thieves target community mailboxes in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Police are suggesting residents ask their banks and credit card companies about possible suspicious activity after mail was stolen from several community mailboxes here.
Boreham Park will get safety upgrades – but not culverts
ABERFOYLE – Safety features will be added to Boreham Park in Arkell, but it will be fencing and not underground culverts, much to the chagrin of the residents group Concerned Citizens of Puslinch.
Centre Wellington council removes Elora BIA board
ELORA – The Elora BIA’s board of management has been scrapped and senior township staff will take it over until an annual general meeting can be called and a new board elected.
Iconic Elora artwork has been revived, returned to post office
ELORA – The Letter by late Elora artist Marilyn Koop has been recreated and returned to its spot on the exterior wall of the Elora post office.
Fergus Scottish Festival showcases 80-year history
ABOYNE – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games held an open house at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on June 22 to highlight and celebrate its 80-year history.
Local family opens farm for an educational breakfast
FERGUS – The Harrop family hosted a Breakfast on the Farm event on June 21 at its farm, north of Fergus.
Officer dragged, man arrested
GUELPH – A Brampton man has been arrested after a Guelph Police Service officer was briefly dragged while trying to stop a car last week.