Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, left, recently presented three Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum volunteers with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins in recognition of their work. Volunteers Bob McEachern, Susan Welsh and Diane Gilbertson received their pins at the museum on Dec. 22. Volunteers Wayne Mart
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OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed
Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.
Ontarians aged 12 and up now eligible for COVID-19 bivalent booster shot
TORONTO – Ontarians aged 12 and up will be eligible for a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting on Oct. 17.
IN PHOTOS: Harwill Farms’ Pumpkinpalooza 2022
Harwill Farms held its 11th annual Pumpkin Palooza event on Oct. 2-3 just outside of Gowanstown.
Milverton Fire Department – 100th Anniversary
he Milverton Fire Department is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022.
Local officials offer condolences in wake of death of Queen Elizabeth II
Local officials are offering their condolences to the Royal Family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel
Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.
Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released phase two of its “Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
Nater calls for resignation of Hockey Canada CEO in wake of more sexual assault allegations
Perth-Wellington MP John Nater has called for the resignation of Hockey Canada’s CEO and a shakeup of the organization’s leadership in the wake of historic sexual assault allegations involving top Canadian junior hockey teams.
Province expanding fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose eligibility
Ontario’s top doctor Kieran Moore appeared on July 13 for his first scheduled public COVID-19 briefing since April to announce expanded fourth dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.
Plaque honouring longtime Palmerston Observer publisher unveiled
For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town’s history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.
Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas awarded Meritorious Service Medal
Alex Mustakas, founding and current artistic director of Drayton Entertainment, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division).
Excitement growing as Atwood Canada Day celebration approaches
After two years of modified scheduling featuring largely virtual and distanced events, the Atwood Lions Club and the community as a whole are ready to let loose for Canada Day 2022.
Plaque honouring local newsman Art Carr to be unveiled June 14
A plaque honouring respected local newsman Art Carr will be unveiled at a ceremony here on June 14.
David Connolly made Broadway history, now advocates for inclusion in the arts
David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.
