EDEN MILLS – Local writer Gloria Nye is launching her collection of 19 short stories, Buried Treasures, on Aug, 17.
Rifle, air guns stolen in Rockwood break-in
ROCKWOOD – Police are looking for help after a rifle and several air guns were stolen during a break-in here.
OPP investigating singe-vehicle crash that left motorcyclist dead
ERIN – Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash here that left an Acton motorcyclist dead. On July 31 at about 3:35pm, emergency crews responded to the 2nd Line near Sideroad 17 in Erin where a motorcycle left the road.
Kitchener man charged in fatal crash on weekend
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Kitchener man has been charged in connection with a serious crash here that left one person dead and two others seriously injured.
County invites stakeholder input on Flax Bridge EA
MAPLETON – The County of Wellington is inviting input from stakeholders on a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Flax Bridge on Wellington Road 11.
Main Street South in Rockwood to be closed for five weeks
ROCKWOOD – A portion of Main Street South (Highway 7) in Rockwood will be closed for road repair and watermain replacement.
Local hospitals appoint Angela Stanley new president, CEO
MOUNT FOREST – North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) and Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) officials have announced the appointment of a new president and chief executive officer. Angela Stanley take over from Stephen Street, who is retiring, on Sept. 20.
Belwood man charged with sexual assault
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A Belwood man has been charged with sexual assault following an incident here earlier this month. Wellington County OPP officials say that on July 9 at about 4:45am they received a report of a sexual assault that occurred in a vehicle on Wellington Road 29 in Guelph/Eramosa.
Crime of the Week
FERGUS – At about 11:45pm on July 3, an act of mischief occurred at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on St. David Street North here.
Erin’s Organic Art Tattoo hosted its first annual motorcycle show in support of Sick Kids
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Recreation programs ramping up in Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON – As the province enters Stage 3 of reopening, Centre Wellington is getting ready to play again.
31st annual Industry Day will be celebrated back at the track
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The 31st annual Industry Day will welcome spectators back in full force on Aug. 2, as additional areas open at Grand River Raceway.
North Wellington municipalities reactivate Digital Service Squad
Northern Wellington municipalities will once again be offering local businesses assistance with their online commerce efforts. The Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton have announced receipt of a 11,884 Digital Main Street program grant.
WDGPH reporting seven new COVID-19 cases in region over weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is reporting seven new COVID-19 cases over the weekend (July 23 to 25). The region’s active case count now sits at 27, down from 42 on July 19.
Harriston Rising hosts tie dye nights out
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising is hosting two events centred around tie dying on Aug. 3 and 5.