MAPLETON – On May 11 at about 7:30am, Wellington County and Perth County OPP officers responded to a report of a person striking a parked vehicle with an axe at a business on Wellington Road 86.
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Eight-unit stacked townhouse proposed in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – An eight-unit stacked townhouse is being proposed by Brad Wilson, operating under 5053745 Ontario Inc., for 405 Wellington Street East, on a half-acre lot in Mount Forest.
Erin renews building lease with Upper Credit Humane Society
ERIN - A recent lease renewal on a Town of Erin building being used by the Upper Credit Humane Society bides time for the charity to find another home.
County municipalities alarmed by proposed provincial policy changes
GUELPH - Recently proposed changes to policy by the province mean local planners are having to adjust how they view local planning though the lens of a new and forthcoming Provincial Policy Statement.
Is the pandemic over? Yes and no, says Mercer
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 “global health emergency” over on May 5. Does that mean the pandemic is over?
Acton woman dies in serious two-vehicle crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – An Acton woman is dead following a two-vehicle collision here on Tuesday afternoon. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Highway 7, east of Wellington Road 29, at about 4:40pm on May 16.
Mapleton provide 50/50 funding to assist Drayton Minor Soccer
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a contribution of $2,700 from the Township’s 50/50 fund…
Internet distractions subject of comedy at Wellington Heights
MOUNT FOREST – The drama department of Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest is set to stage its annual production later this month.
Kitchen in the Park Project returns to Bissell Park
Saturday pancakes – Once spring starts, the Kitchen in the Park Project in Bissell Park in Elora isn’t far behind.
Police beat: Resisting arrest
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On May 5 at about 10pm, Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Wellington Road 21 here.
Misery loves company
When Warden Lennox catches up with the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus, we suspect he will find…
Victoria
The first long weekend of nice weather (fingers crossed) is finally upon us. For this, we must…
Open Mind: Furry friends as therapy
When I am asked how I cope with my mental health, people may expect an answer such as reading, drawing and going on walks.
Charity car wash for Groves at Emmanuel Christian High School
Raising money for Groves – The first charity car wash for the season was held at the Emmanuel Christian High School on May 13.