CLIFFORD – A benefit barbecue will be held here for two local residents injured in a motorcycle accident in June.
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Drinking and driving
WELLINGTON NORTH - On Aug. 3 at about 12am, a Wellington County OPP officer investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that police allege was weaving within its lane on Wellington Road 109 here.
Speeders of the Week
GUELPH - On Aug. 1 at about 1:40pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Expressway near Laird Road.
First federal all candidates meeting announced for Centre Wellington
FERGUS - With the federal election approaching quickly, the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Centre Wellington Community Foundation will host an all candidates meeting on Oct. 2 at 7pm at the Fergus Legion.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games brings Scottish flair to town
The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games brings Scottish flair to town.
Police charge two men, recover almost 60 stolen guns
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Two men have been charged and close to 60 guns recovered as part of a five-month investigation into a break-in and gun theft in Harriston.
RFP process now open for local $12.1-million SWIFT project
Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) has officially opened the RFP process for up to $12.1 million worth of broadband infrastructure in Wellington County.
Train, dump truck collide in Puslinch
PUSLINCH - Police are investigating after a train and a dump truck collided here on Wednesday morning.
County touts evolution of Wellington Place into a sprawling hub for major services
ABOYNE - Originally built in 1877, the one-time poor house property here has grown into a campus of county services with over 190 acres of trails, buildings, services and green spaces called Wellington Place.
Crime Stoppers shredding event Sept. 14
GUELPH - Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington will hold its annual drive-through paper shredding event at a new location.
New feature adds to Arthur’s south entrance
Welcome to Arthur - A recently installed picnic table adds to the appeal of the south entrance to Canada’s Most Patriotic Village.
Board considers putting naloxone kits in schools
GUELPH – In light of the ongoing nationwide opioid crisis, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is considering the implementation of naloxone kits in schools, similar to first aid kits and AED units.
New aesthetics business opens in Minto
Polished opens – Maggie McLaughlin recently opened Polished, offering aesthetic services,…
Water supply master plan endorsed by township
ELORA – After about a year and a half, the Centre Wellington Water Supply Master Plan is officially complete.
