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.
WHSS performs student-created production Any Time Any Place
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) drama club presented an original jukebox musical titled Any Time, Any Place from June 5 to 7.
Clifford Rotary donates $800 to Rotary Hand Up
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Club donated $800 to Rotary Hand Up, an association of Rotary Clubs in District 6330 formed around 30 years ago with the goal of providing international humanitarian aid through global and district grants.
NDSS students recognized at commencement
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2025 was held at the school on June 13.
Norwell DSS students receive athletic awards
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School handed out several athletic awards recently. Several students were recognized for their athletic abilities and dedication.
Minto welcomes new residents with free ‘Meet your Neighbours’ welcome picnic
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto, Minto Chamber of Commerce, and Minto’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee invite families and individuals who are new to the community to the Meet your Neighbours Welcome Picnic (formerly the Newcomers’ Welcome Reception).
Puslinch going all out for Canada Day
ABERFOYLE – With a groundswell of Canadian nationalism sweeping the county, Canada Day celebrations in Aberfoyle are likely to be awash in Canadian flags.
Police beat: Kitchener resident charged in Guelph/Eramosa crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Kitchener driver has been charged following a three-vehicle crash here last week.
Hillsburgh speed cameras go live June 20
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This is the sixth speed camera location to be implemented as part of a one-year pilot program, which has generated over $3 million in revenue for the county.
CSN Hutten raises over $13,000 for Make-A-Wish with car show
FERGUS – A plethora of cars new and old were parked at CSN Hutten Collision Centre in Fergus on June 14 for a charity car show.
Humane Society raises $64,000 with walk-a-thon
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has announced its third annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon has raised $64,000.