WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has released its “12 Frauds of the Holidays” list, highlighting common deceits and trickery during the holidays.
Budget-friendly holiday fun: affordable things to do in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Looking for something to do between now and New Year’s Day that doesn’t break the bank?
Drinking and driving
MAPLETON – On Dec. 8 at about 2:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Wellington Road 11 in Mapleton Township.
Speeder of the Week
MAPLETON – On Dec. 8 at about 3:15pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 10. Police say the officer observed a vehicle that appeared to be travelling above the posted speed limit.
Man rams police cruiser with kids inside vehicle
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with a recent incident in which a man rammed a police cruiser and fled with two young children in his vehicle.
Police beat: Safety tips for cyclists
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With winter conditions intensifying, Wellington County OPP officials are strongly advising against cycling on roadways.
Westario announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation
BROCKTON – Westario Power, which supplies electricity to communities in the Town of Minto, has announced the proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation.
Another cyclist dies after being struck by a vehicle
MINTO – The most recent incident took place on Dec. 9 at about 5:30pm. Emergency crews responded to a collision between two vehicles and a cyclist on Highway 9 near Anna's Lane, just outside Harriston.
Possession, trafficking charges after police stop
GUELPH – An Eden Mills woman and Guelph man are facing drug charges following a traffic stop.
Police beat: Distraction theft
FERGUS – Police are looking for help to identify two suspects in a recent distraction theft.
Meth charge for Arthur woman
MOUNT FOREST – An Arthur woman was charged with drug possession after police responded to a residence here for an unrelated matter.
LCBO thief sentenced to five years in prison
GUELPH – Police say a man responsible for stealing more than $300,000 in products from LCBO stores across the province has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Cyclist dies after being hit by vehicle
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 86 in Guelph/Eramosa Township, on Dec. 7 at about 6:15pm.
Ralf Mesenbrink, Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson acclaimed as UGDSB chair, vice chair
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) trustees Ralf Mesenbrink and Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson were acclaimed as chair and vice chair during a Nov. 25 board meeting.
Police beat: Car crashes into house
ALMA – A Caledonia teen has been charged after a vehicle crashed into a house here last week.