GUELPH – Police here are investigating after three young girls were approached last Wednesday evening by a woman who offered them bicycles.
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Trespassing ATV riders assault, threaten couple
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify two people who assaulted and threatened a couple on a local trail earlier this month.
Man charged after hit, run
GUELPH – A Puslinch male faces dangerous driving and other charges after fleeing a collision last Friday.
Police beat: Four charged in area drug bust
CALEDON – Four people from Brampton, Mono, Caledon and Mississauga have been charged in a drug bust following a two-month investigation involving several OPP detachments, including Wellington County.
Finding treasure and pleasure at the Elora Antique Show
ELORA – The annual spring Elora Antique Show, presented by Antique Shows Canada, attracted 2,340 visitors to the Jefferson Community Centre on April 13 and 14.
Friends of Grand River meet for garbage clean up
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On April 13, the Friends of Grand River met at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus before heading off in the brisk wind for a garbage cleanup along Wellington Road 18.
Guelph/Eramosa awards tender to replace 56 breathing apparatus for fire department
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa firefighters are in need of new self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Tour the Town event showcases business opportunities in Clifford, Harriston, Palmerston
MINTO – The Town of Minto will be hosting A “Tour the Town - Downtown Property Open House” on April 20 from 10am to 2pm.
Broomball nationals
MINTO – Several Minto residents participated in the 46th annual Senior Broomball National Championships held in Belleville, March 26 to 30.
Wheelchair sports at Wellington Heights Secondary School
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington Heights Secondary School physical education department head Rob Drost, along with phys-ed teachers Bridget Kosempel and Matt McFarlane, coordinated borrowing of wheelchairs for the purpose of teaching their physical education students the sport of wheelchair basketball.
Revamped PitchIt! Minto contest now open to entrepreneurs
MINTO – The PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition started in 2012 to grow small businesses in Minto and increase awareness of the resources available.
Wellington North introduces new program to recognize sports achievements
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North will be recognizing athlete achievements through the introduction of the Recognition of Outstanding Sports Achievements Program.
Humane Society offering Youth Apprenticeship Program
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is excited to launch a new program that offers experiential learning opportunities for youth looking to gain experience with animals through its new Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP).
Palmerston Marlins celebrating 30 years with homecoming
PALMERSTON – In 1993, the idea of getting a group of girls together to play softball at an elite level was becoming a popular idea – and through the efforts of Dave Moore, the first Palmerston Marlins softball teams began play in 1994.
Mapleton Township Citizen of the Year award will honour John Ford
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton is launching a Citizen of the Year award in honour of John Ford, who died on March 26 at age 64.