EDEN MILLS – A new double-sided sign has been installed at the Eden Mills Community Cemetery.
Nine volunteers recognized by Township of Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Volunteer Service Awards from Wellington North Township were presented to nine people during a council meeting on June 23.
Police beat: Break-in, theft
MOUNT FOREST – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for a break-in and theft at a local business.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market Strawberry Social well-attended
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington North Farmers’ Market hosted a well-attended Strawberry Social in Mount Forest on June 21.
Rotary Club of Guelph donates $250,000 to Guelph Lake Nature Centre
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – As part of its Centennial Project, the Rotary Club of Guelph has donated $250,000 to the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) on June 20 in support of the new Guelph Lake Nature Centre (GLNC).
Arthur celebrates Canada Day early
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce held a Canada Day street market on June 28 on Charles Street East, featuring an array of booths selling food and goods, as well as live music, games, face painting and temporary tattoos.
Palmerston Raleway Festival attracts crowd despite rain
PALMERSTON – On June 21, the All Aboard Palmerston Raleway Festival hosted local breweries, distilleries, food and live music for guests to enjoy.
Police offer summer safety tips for roads, trails, waterways
ORILLIA – As Ontario residents make summer plans, OPP officials say police will be ramping up enforcement and education around safety equipment for roads, trails and waterways.
Erin man charged in fatal late-night crash of off-road vehicle
ERIN – Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Sideroad 10 and 8th Line in Erin on June 28 at about 12:15am, where a utility task vehicle carrying four people had overturned.
Pilot receives minor injuries after plane flips while landing at Guelph Airpark
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – "Early indications from the investigation suggest that the plane flipped over just as the pilot was landing the small plane," police stated.
Mississauga man drowns while swimming at Elora Quarry
ELORA – Emergency crews responded to a call for a swimmer in distress at the quarry, on Wellington Road 18, on June 24 at about 6:30pm.
Thieves target community mailboxes in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – Police are suggesting residents ask their banks and credit card companies about possible suspicious activity after mail was stolen from several community mailboxes here.
Officer dragged, man arrested
GUELPH – A Brampton man has been arrested after a Guelph Police Service officer was briefly dragged while trying to stop a car last week.
Clifford Rotary donates $1,200 to local food bank
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary supported the Clifford Food Bank with a recent donation of $1,200 to help feed local families in need.
NDSS students compete in Special Olympics Provincial Championship
PALMERSTON – From June 2 to 5, Norwell District Secondary School LRC 10 students travelled to Ottawa to compete in the Special Olympics Provincial Championships for soccer.