MAPLETON – Emergency crews responded to the single-vehicle collision on Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton Township on Dec. 28 at about 4:45pm.
Centre Wellington declares ‘significant weather event’
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township officials here have declared a "significant weather event" due to recent and projected weather, which can lead to poor visibility and road conditions.
Winter blast leaves many powerless
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Thousands of Wellington County residents were without power ahead of the New Year as a Colorado Low hit the area on Dec. 28 and 29, following a Boxing Day winter blast.
Police beat: Man strangled mother four days before Christmas: police
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces attempted murder and other charges following a family dispute last week.
Moorefield Santa Claus lit up village on Dec. 6
MOOREFIELD –The Moorefield Optimist Club hosted its annual Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6 starting at 7pm.
Santa makes Alma last county stop
ALMA – It may be hard to believe, but Santa Claus himself chose Alma for one of his final visits before returning to the North Pole, ahead of a busy Dec. 25 schedule.
Knox church hosts nativity scene exhibit
WELLINGTON NORTH – Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn hosted its annual nativity scene exhibit over the last weekend of November and first weekend of December.
Wellington North celebrates reopening of enhanced West Luther Rail Trail
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North has reopened of a portion of the West Luther Rail Trail, following improvements that officials say enhance accessibility and enjoyment for the community.
Mount Forest Shoppers Drug Mart opens new pharmacy care clinic
MOUNT FOREST – Shoppers Drug Mart opened its latest pharmacy care clinic in Mount Forest on Dec. 5.
Palmerston welcomes new tattoo studio
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston downtown core welcomed a new addition to its local business community on Dec. 5, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Lost Tattoo Studio.
NDSS varsity boys hockey team capture bronze medals
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School varsity boys hockey team captured bronze medals at the school’s tournament on Nov. 26.
Refurbished ‘halo lights’ bring festive feel
FERGUS – With broken bulbs and rust breaking through chipped paint, it was time to toss or fix the halo lights adorning lightposts throughout downtown Fergus every Christmas season.
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Man charged with sexual abuse, luring a child
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces several sexual assault and luring charges following an investigation involving a child. In August, a 12-year-old girl disclosed to police she met a man on social media.
Police beat: Wellington North resident targeted in ‘sextortion’ scam
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are again warning residents about “sextortion” scams after a close call for a local victim.