HARRISTON – Four people are facing numerous charges after an attempted break-in at a home here last week. Police “located the suspects and seized a firearm,” police stated in a Nov. 6 press release, noting four people were arrested and held for bail court.
Wellington Road 18 reopened following crash investigation
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Wellington OPP investigated an early-morning rollover at Wellington Road 18 and Fourth Line near Belwood on Nov. 2. The road has since been reopened.
November is Radon Action Month in Canada
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Radon is a colourless, odourless gas present in many homes. The naturally occuring radioactive gas is is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, and testing is the only way to measure the presence of radon inside a home.`
Downtown Erin turns spooky for Trick or Treat event
ERIN - Downtown businesses decorated and doled out candy during Trick or Treat Main Street in Erin on Oct. 28.
Frankenstein the New Musical performed at Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Frankenstein the New Musical was performed Oct. 27 the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Murder Mystery at Wellington County Museum and Archives
CENTRE WELLINGTON - The Wellington County Museum and Archives presented another murder mystery on Oct. 27.
Man charged with murder
GUELPH – A Guelph man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman found at a local motel a few weeks ago.
Police beat: Two face charges after stolen vehicle strikes OPP cruiser
NORTH PERTH – Two people face a number of charges after a police chase last week that included the deployment of a spike belt and a collision with an OPP cruiser.
County maintains AAA credit rating
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has announced the County of Wellington will maintain its AAA credit rating, Outlook Stable.
Guelph Black Heritage Society launches Black Heritage Reclaimed project
GUELPH – Heritage Hall was full of music, laughter, food, and Black heritage during the Guelph Black Heritage Society’s (GBHS) launch of the Black Heritage Reclaimed project on Oct. 27
Halloween Costume Parade held at St. Mary Catholic School
ELORA – St. Mary Catholic School kicked off Halloween with a costume parade for grades kindergarten to Grade 6 on Oct. 31.
Let the haunting begin
FERGUS - The Halloween Haunted Street Walk here was a huge success for the Fergus BIA and Oct. 28 turned out to be a glorious day
Weavers unveil Centre Wellington Tapestry
FERGUS - For the past month, a group of local weavers worked on this tapestry at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex - part of Culture Days events in the township.
Murder at Devonshire Manor: A Drag Murder Mystery
ELORA - The GrandWay Events Centre here held the Murder at Devonshire Manor: A Drag Murder Mystery!
Harriston Town Hall Theatre goes back to the 80’s
HARRISTON - MooreBand presented a show based on popular music from the 1980s at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Oct. 25.