CENTRE WELLINGTON – The suspect in a sexual assault at a local business last month is an overweight man, likely in his 50s, who may drive a Volkswagen and has an affinity for Spandex and discussing his "physique" with female strangers while they work.
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Student athletes compete at annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day
GUELPH – Parents, teachers and children cheered from the sidelines while athletes from across Wellington County's two school boards sprinted down a track, tossed balls into nets, and swung baseball bats at a Special Olympics Track and Field Day on May 15.
Density increase in latest Trafalgar Road development proposal irks some residents
HILLSBURGH – A revised development plan for a major Hillsburgh subdivision has some residents irked by an increase in density.
Gun club to work with neighbours on noise issues
PUSLINCH – Neville Henderson saw the writing on the wall and long ago hired an acoustical engineer to conduct a noise study at the Galt Sportsmen’s Club.
Spinners, weavers and yarn galore at Fergus Fibre Fest
FERGUS – You don’t have to be into knitting, weaving, spinning or crochet to find something worth checking out at the Fergus Fibre Festival on May 25.
Town councillors concerned over bridge and culvert construction
ERIN – Town councillors are concerned about the future reconstruction of a bridge and culvert south of Orton.
John F. Ross teacher recognized as ‘Greatest High School Teacher’
GUELPH – Tamara Graham makes a lasting impact on her students by creating a safe, inviting classroom and teaching in an innovative and immersive way, says former student Samantha Hilson, who nominated Graham for Humber College’s Greatest High School Teacher award.
Township has trouble securing vendor for termite management program
ELORA – The termites are still here but companies able to supply termite management programs appear to be in short supply. Centre Wellington staff have tried twice to negotiate contracts with companies to embark on a termite eradication plan in both Elora and Fergus but so far, no takers.
Puslinch kids get crash course in cycling safety
PUSLINCH - More than a dozen children of various ages participated in the Optimist Club of Puslinch's annual Bike Rodeo on May 11 at the Puslinch firehall.
Rockwood fire hall open house offers lots of family-friendly fun
ROCKWOOD - It was a chance to see the fire trucks, check out a police cruiser, and even ride a stretcher into an ambulance when Guelph-Eramosa Fire Department hosted its Open House and Emergency Preparedness Information Day on May 11.
Students raced to paint canvasses during board-wide Live Art Battle
FERGUS – About 200 artists and art enthusiasts flocked to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) on the evening of May 8 for an art show and board-wide Live Art Battle.
Local art exhibit celebrates survivors of sexual violence
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis will showcase art and writing by local survivors of sexual violence on May 24 from 10am to 1:30pm at the red pavilion at Riverside Park.
Police beat: Five stolen vehicles recovered near Erin last month
ERIN – Local police are searching for those responsible for stealing five vehicles recovered here almost three weeks ago.
Resident celebrates 50 years of music
HARRISTON – Local resident Dorothy Harrison is celebrating 50 years of music, memories and harmony.
Demolition begins at Legacy Groves hospital
FERGUS – Demolition crews have begun taking down the exterior walls of the Legacy Groves hospital.