WELLINGTON COUNTY — Previous Wellington County OPP acting inspector Steve Thomas is now the county's detachment commander. He replaces former commander Paul Richardson, who has since returned to Grey-Bruce OPP.
ECT holding auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
ELORA – The Elora Community Theatre (ECT) will be hosting auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
Public health notes importance of International Overdose Awareness Day
GUELPH – Drug overdoses were a problem before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the problem has only become worse, says the associate medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
Mapleton plans three ‘Welcome Week’ events
MAPLETON - The township is planning to host three Welcome Week Newcomers Receptions this month.
Renske Helmuth quilt display opens Sept. 9
MAPLETON - A showcase of work by a local quilter will be presented on Sept. 9 and 10. Renske’s World of Quilting will feature quilts by Renske Helmuth.
Crime of the Week
WELLINGTON NORTH – Sometime overnight on Aug. 3, a break-in occurred at a construction site on…
Moorefield driver charged after cyclist hit by vehicle
MAPLETON – A Moorefield resident has been charged with careless driving after a cyclist was…
Boating charges
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On Aug. 20 Wellington County OPP responded to what was initially reported as…
Farm equipment damaged
ERIN – Police are asking for the public’s assistance after a local farmer had several pieces of…
Hit and run
OSPRINGE – An Erin resident has been charged after a driver failed to remain at the scene of a…
Careless driving
NORTH PERTH – A Palmerston resident has been charged with careless driving after a collision here…
Stolen vehicle
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials are asking for the public’s assistance regarding…
Threats, obstruction
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces a number of charges, including threatening and obstructing a police…
Ontario children aged five and up now eligible for COVID-19 booster
TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 first booster doses to children aged five to. The province has also done away with the requirement to stay home for five days after testing positive for COVID-19.
Aberfoyle Fall Fair celebrating 180 years – and finally in person
ABERFOYLE – Last year they ran a half-day program but it just wasn’t the same. This year, with the pandemic mostly behind us (hopefully), the Aberfoyle Fall Fair is back with all the features you know and love.