WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local OPP officers conducted 182 Festive RIDE events between Nov. 20 and Jan. 1, laid 18 impaired driving charges and issued seven warning-range suspensions.
Art camp coming to Moorefield Community Centre on Jan. 30
MOOREFIELD – The Township of Mapleton is holding an Art Mayhem Camp at the Moorefield Community Centre on Jan. 30.
Smokey the cat looking for his forever home
ARTHUR – Smokey, a cat at the Arthur Animal Rescue, is on the hunt for a safe barn or busy workshop where he can patrol, supervise and help keep critters under control, with a warm spot to curl up when he’s off-duty.
Mount Forest resident makes most of ice storm
MOUNT FOREST – Magda Kowalski made the most of the ice storm at the end of December, tying up her figure skates and skating down South Water Street in Mount Forest on Dec. 28.
Drinking and driving
GUELPH – On Dec. 24 at about 7:40am, Guelph Police were called to a collision.
Ice storm hits north Wellington communities
NORTH WELLINGTON – Many north Wellington residents took to Facebook to share photos of a recent ice storm.
Games, trivia at Arthur Arena Jan. 21
ARTHUR – Wellington North is holding its first Small Town Social for seniors in the upper hall at the Arthur arena on Jan. 21.
The Moore Brothers ring in new year at Arthur Legion
ARTHUR – The Moore Brothers, Drew, left, and Taylor, performed at the Arthur Legion on Dec. 31 to ring in the new year.
Fire department seeks young ‘Hydrant Heroes’
NORTH WELLINGTON – Local firefighters are calling on kids to help keep people safe this winter with a contest to keep fire hydrants clear.
Police beat: Careless driving charge in crash
MAPLETON – A London resident has been charged with careless driving in connection with a crash last week that sent three people to hospital.
Seniors Centre for Excellence brings dining program to Harriston
HARRISTON – Seniors are invited to lunch and story telling at the Harriston United Church, at 57 Young St. W. in Harriston, on Jan. 14.
BB gun pointed at officers
GUELPH – A Guelph woman faces assault and weapons charges after officers responding to a call had a gun pointed at them.
Seniors Centre for Excellence to kick off new year with Newfoundland Party
MOUNT FOREST – A Newfoundland Party, complete with crazy hats and ugly sticks, will be held at the Mount Forest Sportsplex on Jan. 15.
Minto’s Fire and Ice New Year’s Eve event cancelled
PALMERSTON – Organizers say they are "very disappointed to make the difficult decision to cancel the event, as Fire and Ice is a much-loved community celebration."
Tow truck driver dies two days after being struck by vehicle
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A tow truck driver has died two days after a being hit by a vehicle while trying to assist another motorist.