CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington County OPP officials say police started an investigation "into a reported sexual offence at an address in Centre Wellington" on June 6.
Wellington Road 44 to close due to culvert repair in August
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The County of Wellington will be completing a culvert repair on Wellington Road 44 between Eramosa-Milton Townline and Indian Trail in Guelph/Eramosa.
Police beat; Brampton men charged in thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four Brampton men have been charged in connection with the theft of over $3,000 worth of products from two local stores.
Assault with ‘hot beverage’
FERGUS – A Fergus man was charged with assault this spring after he threw a hot beverage on employees at a local drive-thru.
Natural gas recycling truck destroyed by fire
MOUNT FOREST – A natural gas recycling truck went up in flames in front of a home on Mount Forest's Main Street North on July 10.
Province makes moves to help Ontario news organizations
TORONTO - The province is helping the newspaper industry by directing its four largest government agencies to allocate 25 per cent of their advertising budgets to Ontario publishers.
Police beat: Man charged after elderly pedestrian hit by vehicle
HARRISTON – A local man is charged with careless driving after an elderly pedestrian was hit by a vehicle here this spring.
Upgraded palliative care suite opened at Mount Forest hospital
MOUNT FOREST – On July 3, hospital officials announced the completion of the project, which was started in 2019 but was delayed due to the redevelopment and expansion of the hospital and to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waterloo man charged in April 30 sexual assault at Fergus business
FERGUS – Wellington County OPP officials initially announced on May 7 that they were investigating an incident “at a retailer on St. David Street” on April 30 at about 5:45pm. “A woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown male,” police stated at the time.
Drayton shows its Canadian pride
MAPLETON – Drayton fairgrounds were filled with vendors, bouncy castles, food trucks, live music, vintage cars and more in honour of Canada’s birthday, July 1.
Man in car approached child
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after a man in a vehicle approached a young girl last week.
Arthur celebrates Canada’s birthday
ARTHUR – Drew Moore performed at the Arthur Optimist Club Canada Day celebrations on June 30.
Another senior scammed
GUELPH – Police are once again urging the public to be cautious when dealing with unknown people on the phone after a senior was scammed out of $5,800.
Erin’s Canada Day celebrations
ERIN – Erin’s Canada Day celebrations were held at Centre 2000 on June 30.
Elora Quarry Conservation Area now open
ELORA – The popular Elora Quarry Conservation Area is now open for day use.