MAPLETON – Police say emergency crews responded to the collision, on Wellington Road 10 between Booth Street (Concession 8) and Concession 6, at about 8:30am on Dec. 2.
Perry, Tocher receive Luella Logan awards
GUELPH – University of Ottawa student Kyla Perry and past Wellington County warden Barbara Tocher have been recognized with awards named after the late Luella Logan, the county’s first female councillor.
Drivers urged not to take risks during National Safe Driving Week
ONTARIO – During National Safe Driving Week, Dec. 1 to 7, the Canada Safety Council and the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada are reminding drivers how quickly driving can go wrong.
Fergus parade has fairy tale theme
FERGUS – With construction of the southern portion of St. David Street complete, the Fergus Santa Claus Parade returns to its original route this year.
Hospice Wellington Tree of Remembrance ornaments available Dec. 1 to 21
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington’s annual Tree of Remembrance ornament sale will be happening at Stone Road Mall in Guelph from Dec. 1 through to 21.
Police searching for gas theft suspect
FERGUS – Police are seeking help to identify a suspect they say was involved in a recent string of thefts at a local gas station.
Montreal men arrested in human trafficking case
GUELPH – Two men from Montreal have been arrested after police located a missing woman at a Guelph hotel.
Police beat: Woman facing arson, assault charges after domestic incident
MOUNT FOREST – A Wellington North woman is facing 11 charges, including arson, assault and assaulting a police officer, following a domestic incident here last week.
Children return indoors after J.D. Hogarth daycare evacuated
FERGUS – Centre Wellington firefighters were at J.D. Hogarth Public School investigating the cause of light smoke and a bad smell on Nov. 24.
Police on lookout after hit-and-run in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington County OPP are looking for a dark-coloured SUV, possibly with damage to the rear passenger side, following a hit-and-run outside of Mount Forest.
Report of armed person near Erin school ‘unfounded’: police
ERIN - Wellington County OPP say a report about a person with a gun near Erin Public School around 2:30pm on Nov. 21 is unfounded.
Social service agency employee assaulted
GUELPH – A man was arrested after an employee of a social service agency was assaulted last week.
Police beat: Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Holiday Market Box Series returns to county, Guelph
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Seasonally-themed holiday boxes will be arriving on doorsteps next month, but they aren’t coming from Santa.
Riverfest Elora shuts down after 15-year run
ELORA – Organizers of Riverfest Elora have announced the end of the beloved live music festival after 15 years, citing financial strains. “We started with nothing and tried to grow it as much as we could,” said Jon Ralston.