ERIN – Volunteer firefighters from the town's stations in Erin and Hillsburgh attended a house fire last weekend on Main Street in the village of Erin. Smoke came from the sides of an evacuated single-storey home as fire crews arrived after 2:25pm on May 18.
Lakehurst resident dead after single-vehicle crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A 32-year-old resident of Lakehurst died in a single-vehicle crash here early on Sunday morning. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene on 4th Line, north of Highway 7, on May 19 at about 3:30am.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The operator of a motor cycle was transported to hospital after a serious crash here on Thursday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews were called to the scene, on Wellington Road 21 west of Elora, on May 16 at about 8pm.
One person airlifted to hospital after tractor rollover
MAPLETON – One person was airlifted to hospital following a tractor rollover here on Friday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Wellington Road 7 before 8am on May 17.
Police release more details about sexual assault suspect
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The suspect in a sexual assault at a local business last month is an overweight man, likely in his 50s, who may drive a Volkswagen and has an affinity for Spandex and discussing his "physique" with female strangers while they work.
Puslinch kids get crash course in cycling safety
PUSLINCH - More than a dozen children of various ages participated in the Optimist Club of Puslinch's annual Bike Rodeo on May 11 at the Puslinch firehall.
Rockwood fire hall open house offers lots of family-friendly fun
ROCKWOOD - It was a chance to see the fire trucks, check out a police cruiser, and even ride a stretcher into an ambulance when Guelph-Eramosa Fire Department hosted its Open House and Emergency Preparedness Information Day on May 11.
Police beat: Five stolen vehicles recovered near Erin last month
ERIN – Local police are searching for those responsible for stealing five vehicles recovered here almost three weeks ago.
Plethora of charges for man ‘slumped over steering wheel’
FERGUS – On March 8 at about 9pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint on Gartshore Street.
More funds for public health
TORONTO – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is getting a little extra money from the provincial government this year.
Erin man charged in hit, run
GUELPH – An Erin man was arrested following a hit-and-run collision last Thursday night.
Police beat: Meth charge
ARTHUR – A local man was charged with meth possession after police investigated a vehicle here in the early morning.
Man charged after collision
ERIN – On March 4 at about 6:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a two-vehicle vehicle collision on Thompson Crescent.
Masters Four Quartet plays Bethel church
FERGUS – The Masters Four Quartet is coming to Bethel Baptist Church on Victoria Terrace in Fergus on May 11, and will perform at 7pm sharp.
Town of Minto hires Gregg Furtney as new CAO
MINTO – For the first time in over two years, the Town of Minto will soon have a full-time, permanent CAO. The municipality announced on May 7 that Gregory Furtney has been hired to fill the position, starting June 10.