WELLINGTON COUNTY – A 58-year-old from Erin was charged with four counts of sexual assault on a person under 16, four counts of sexual interference and two counts of committing an indecent act, as well as providing cannabis to a person under 18.
Man charged with dangerous, impaired driving in crash that claimed life of Fergus man
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A man has been charged with dangerous driving and impaired driving in a crash two weeks ago that claimed the life of Dave Genereaux of Fergus.
Driver transported to hospital after morning crash in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington Road 16 between Line 8 and Line 12 in Wellington North has been reopened after a crash on Jan. 11.
Two people break into yard
ABERFOYLE – Police are looking for clues after two people broke into “a commercial yard” on Nicholas Beaver Road here on two separate occasions last month.
Police Beat: Wood chipper stolen in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials are investigating the theft of a wood chipper from a business here last month.
Concert series continues with shows in Palmerston, Harriston and Fergus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Popular local musical act MooreBand continues its second annual concert series with five shows in 2024.
Seniors facing 25 charges in connection with 1961-1984 sexual assaults
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two Centre Wellington seniors are facing a combined 25 charges in connection with numerous sexual assaults that occurred four to six decades ago – and police believe there could be more victims.
U of G honourees named to Order of Canada, Ontario
GUELPH – Several members of the University of Guelph (U of G) community have been recognized for their contributions in their respective fields with appointments to the Order of Canada and others have been recognized with the Order of Ontario.
Thief breaks into Mount Forest church, steals electronics
MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to find the person responsible for breaking into a local church and stealing electronics.
Township seeking input from residents on draft 2024 budget
PUSLINCH – The township has launched its annual community engagement survey on the township’s 2024 proposed budget on EngagePuslinch.ca.
Grand Valley Lions Club rings in New Year with Polar Bear Dip
GRAND VALLEY - A total of 55 hardy participants plunged into the chilly waters of the Grand River on New Year’s Day.
Welland man faces weapon, driving charges after vehicle stolen
FERGUS – A Welland man is facing several weapon charges following a stolen vehicle call here recently.
Police Beat: Fergus woman charged with drug possession
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Fergus woman has been charged with drug possession following a traffic stop here last month.
Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by Town of Minto
MINTO - A bubble show, a new wrinkle at the 2023 Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve Celebration hosted by the Town of Minto and Minto Fire at the Palmerston arena on Dec. 31.
Guelph couple welcomes New Year’s baby Milo
GUELPH - The Oldfields welcomed a new member to the family, Milo Oldfield, who was born at Guelph General Hospital at 12:08am.