MOUNT FOREST – Public health officials say "a young woman was bitten by a dog described as black and white brindle" on Sept. 4 at about 11:30am on Queen Street in Mount Forest.
Town of Erin to spend $20,000 on ‘brand refresh’ project
ERIN – Officials here will be spending about $20,000 on what they are calling a "brand refresh" for the town. The municipality announced the project in a press release on Sept. 4.
Minto firefighters respond to grain bin fire
MINTO – No one was hurt as a result of an agricultural fire between Palmerston and Harriston on Sept. 5.
Emergency department at Mount Forest hospital closing again
MOUNT FOREST – According to a hospital Facebook post, the department will close on Sept. 6 (Friday) at 3pm and reopen on Sept. 7 (Saturday) at 7am.
Close to 1,600 pigs die in Wellington North barn fire
WELLINGTON NORTH – No people were injured but 1,600 pigs died in a barn fire on Labour Day near Derrynane.
Advertiser website back online after issues addressed
FERGUS – The Wellington Advertiser's website appears to be back up and running as normal after a couple days of service interruptions.
Speeders of the Week
MAPLETON – On Aug. 23 at about 10am, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Highway 6.
Police beat: Stolen vehicle
ERIN – A Guelph woman faces several charges after local police received an automated licence plate recognition system alert.
Drinking and driving
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Aug. 22 at about 7:45pm, Wellington County OPP officers were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision on Sideroad 7 West.
Guelph man succumbs to injuries from Aug. 20 crash
PUSLINCH – A Guelph man has died from injuries sustained in a serious two-vehicle crash here last week.
First day of school a PD day in Wellington County
GUELPH – Most students in Wellington County will be going back to school a day late this September. Both the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board have chosen to make Wednesday, Sept. 4 the first day of school for elementary and secondary students.
Mapleton council awards $250 athletic bursary
MAPLETON – Mapleton council presented a $250 athletic bursary to Joel Rumph on Aug. 13, in recognition of his success in high jump at the Athletics Canada Indoor National Championships.
Child struck, vehicle flees
GUELPH – Guelph Police are looking for witnesses and trying to identify a driver after a small child was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
Drinking and driving
FERGUS – On Aug. 16 at about 7:34pm, Wellington County OPP received a report of a collision on St. Andrews Street West.
Strathcona Long-Term Care home’s annual car show a sunny success
MOUNT FOREST – Strathcona Long-Term Care Home’s annual car show occurred on Aug. 24.