An overnight fire and explosion at Maple Leaf Acres in Belwood on April 12 has destroyed two mobile…
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Insurance fraud: Entertaining but failed capers
There is nothing funny about insurance fraud that costs insurance companies and honest policy…
Province re-appoints Austin to police board
Linda Austin has been reappointed to the Wellington County Police Services Board. Board chairman…
Avoid being victim of unnecessary home repairs
With the increase in temperature, many home owners are venturing outside and thinking about their…
New committee will welcome new members
The former Centre Wellington COPs committee will hold its first meeting under its new name, the…
Manure cited as cause of grass blaze; department official offer tips to avoid fires
It certainly qualifies as unexpected. Last week, the Advertiser was notified about a large grass…
Rafferty jurors visit site where Staffords body was found
For the second time in three years, the community of Mount Forest was thrust into the national…
Area cops warning residents about credit card interest rate scams
Two area police services are warning people of the latest scams and they have to do with interest…
Police hold information sessions on booster seats across Wellington
Members of the County OPP are building on the success of the previous Car Seat Safety Campaign…
OPP: Emergency scam keeps catching victims
The OPP is warning telephone and emails continue to be great tools for con artists to defraud…
Distracted driving woes
Too many people are ignoring the law prohibiting the use of devices while the vehicle is in motion.…
Tips to avoid fraud when shopping online
As the Fraud Prevention Month campaign continues, members of the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch want to…
Competition Bureau offers tips to protect against fraud
Scams come in many forms and knowing how to recognize them will help build consumer confidence in…
9-1-1 misdials continue
Throughout the county, police every day continue to respond to various calls for service. Constable…
OPP clamped down on distracted drivers after several fatalities
After a week of spreading the word to Ontarians about the dangers of distracted driving, the OPP is…