WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police say the move to outfit “each individual officer” with body-worn cameras follows “a successful roll-out” of in-car cameras with an automated licence plate recognition system.
Belwood Lake boat launch closing Sept. 25
CENTRE WELLINGTON – GRCA officials say boaters and cottagers are advised to make plans to remove boats before Sept. 25.
Wellington North resident faces weapon charges after barricading incident
WELLINGTON NORTH – One person has been arrested and charged after barricading themselves inside a Highway 6 residence on the weekend.
Guelph/Eramosa man charged with harassment, sexual assault
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Wellington County OPP officials say police opened an investigation on Sept. 9 "after receiving information of a sexual assault" on Highway 7 in Guelph/Eramosa.
Palmerston Library welcomes Minto’s third community food pantry
PALMERSTON – The County of Wellington and the Town of Minto announced the opening of a new community food pantry at the Palmerston Branch of the Wellington County Library.
Melville Boys returns to Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – The Melville Boys enters its final weekend at Century Church Theatre after a successful two-week run.
UCHS unveils new adoption room
ERIN – The Upper Credit Humane Society hosted an open house on Sept. 6 to unveil a new adoption room, which offers prospective adopters a quieter space to get to know potential pets.
Blue-green algae spotted on Guelph Lake
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Blue-green algae has been spotted at a third Wellington County lake.
Minto gets $4.4 million in provincial funds for Palmerston housing growth
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is receiving $4,462,125 through the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure’s Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF).
Terry Fox Run in Erin raises $13,000
ERIN – The Erin community gathered on Sept. 14 to participate in the 42nd Terry Fox Run raising at least $13,750.
Community leaders help kick off Caressant Care’s 50th anniversary
ARTHUR – On Long-Term Care Community Engagement Day (Sept. 12), Caressant Care Arthur long-term care/retirement home welcomed Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, and Wellington North councillors Lisa Hern and Steve McCabe.
Puslinch man facing second sexual assault charge
PUSLINCH – A Puslinch man charged with sexual assault this summer is now facing a second sexual assault charge related to an incident over 20 years ago.
Minto to host Indigenous Celebration this month
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee is hosting an Indigenous Celebration on Sept. 27, starting at 12:45pm.
Arthur Twisters Blue U11 girls softball team wins first place in Arthur parade
ARTHUR – The U11 Arthur Twisters Blue girls’ softball team has added another highlight to its season: taking first place in the Arthur Fall Fair Parade on Sept. 5.
Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament raises $65,000 for Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – July 16 marked the return of the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament at Pike Lake Golf Club.