MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 12 at 16th Line, southwest of Arthur in Mapleton Township, on June 6 at about 5pm.
Erin Farmers’ Market reopens for 12th season on June 20
ERIN – The Erin Farmers’ Market is reopening for its 12th season on June 20.
Human trafficking arrest
GUELPH – In May Guelph Police began a human trafficking investigation in relation to a Guelph male alleged to be involved in trafficking, procuring, receiving material benefit and sexually assaulting young females.
Local school boards to recognize Indigenous History Month
WELLINGTON COUNTY – June is Indigenous History Month, and students attending local schools will celebrate with Indigenous-focused events and lessons.
Third annual Waddies Classic delivers big money, noise, fun in Elora
ELORA - The third annual Waddies Classic welcomed 84 teams from across North America to the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on May 25.
Fire destroys chicken coop in Erin
ERIN – A heat lamp was determined to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a chicken coop in Erin on May 11.
Police beat: Two Guelph men charged with theft-related crimes
ERIN – Two Guelph men have been charged with theft-related crimes here.
Advertiser earns top honours in community newspaper competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has won big for the fifth year in a row. On May 24 the local newspaper took first place in the General Excellence category of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association's 2023 Better Newspaper Competition.
Rockwood teen severely injured, two arrested
GUELPH – Two teens face aggravated assault and other charges after an incident here on the weekend that left a third teen with severe head injuries.
UGDSB ratifies contracts with two unions
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has ratified collective agreements with two union partners, completing this round of local negotiations.
OPP: Guelph/Eramosa business defrauded of close to $40,000
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to find those responsible for defrauding a local business of close to $40,000. Wellington County OPP officials say officers began an investigation into a fraud at a business in Guelph/Eramosa in March.
Unattended candle causes house fire, $150,000 in damage
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.