PUSLINCH – On March 23 at about 5:15pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Concession 1. Police say the officer observed a vehicle that appeared to be travelling above the posted speed limit.
Mitchel Walker wins big at RAM Rodeo award ceremony
ORANGEVILLE – The RAM Rodeo held its 2024 awards ceremony in Orangeville on March 22.
Police beat: Fatal fire not suspicious
GUELPH – A house fire here last week that claimed the life of one person and seriously injured another has been deemed not suspicious in nature.
Drinking and driving
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On March 15 at about 3:30am, Wellington County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Wellington Road 7.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo heads to Niagara region
NIAGARA REGION – The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) is coming to the Niagara Region this fall offering a unique opportunity to showcase the community’s agricultural diversity and natural beauty.
Reflections
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Fergus man charged with sexual assault
FERGUS – A Fergus man has been charged with sexual assault in relation to an incident here six months ago.
Woman charged in connection with 2023 sudden death investigation
PUSLINCH – On Sept. 8, 2023, “a deceased individual was located in a blue sedan along Wellington Road 34,” Wellington County OPP officials stated in a press release at the time.
Clifford to host second annual Life Outdoors Show April 5-6
CLIFFORD – Outdoor enthusiasts will be making their way to Clifford for the second annual Life Outdoors Show on April 5 and 6 from 10am to 4pm at the Clifford Arena.
Guelph/Eramosa intersection closed after crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – An intersection here was closed after a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the scene, at the intersection of Highway 7 and Wellington Road 32 in Guelph/Eramosa, west of Guelph, on March 19 at about 1pm.
Riverfest Elora announces 2025 lineup
ELORA – City and Colour, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Silversun Pickups will headline Riverfest Elora this summer. Officials announced the lineup for the 15th festival on March 19.
Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North fire services partner with Wounded Warriors Canada
MINTO – Wounded Warriors Canada has announced a partnership with Mapleton Fire Rescue, Minto Fire and Wellington North Fire Service aimed at delivering mental health training and counselling services to firefighters and their families.
Luring suspect now also facing child porn charges
GUELPH – A Toronto man charged with luring and sexual assault last month is now also facing child pornography charges.
Alzheimer society’s respite program receives full funding
WATERLOO – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced it now has a fully funded in-home Respite Program.
OAAS marks 179th anniversary
STIRLING – The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) hosted its annual convention and annual meeting, bringing together nearly 1,200 delegates from across Ontario, as well as representatives from Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.