WELLINGTON COUNTY – Residents here may soon notice billboards bearing the mugshot of 29-year-old Danick Miguel Bourgeois, who police allege killed Frederick “John” Hatch.
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Erin Fall Fair returns for 172nd year
ERIN - The Erin Fall Fair returned over the Thanksgiving long weekend for its 172nd year, bringing with it a return to normalcy.
Erin resident, 14, charged with motorcycle ‘stunt’
ERIN – A local teenager has been charged with driving without a licence and performing a stunt on…
Erin Garden Club held annual barbecue
Flowers and food – It’s a while ago now but the Erin Garden Club held its annual barbecue…
Growth is top concern at Erin all-candidates meeting
ERIN - Attendees heard a lot about growth at the all-candidates meeting at the Erin Legion on Oct. 4, and not many opposing opinions among them.
Business owners launch Chamber of Commerce in Erin
ERIN – Looking to provide a voice to small businesses, a group of local business owners have launched the Erin Chamber of Commerce. The chamber officially launched on Sept. 21 at The Busholme with over 70 business owners in attendance.
Fire Prevention Week challenges families, individuals to ‘Plan a record-breaking escape’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s a message that bears repeating, and sadly never gets old, because it’s a scenario that can devastate a family and a community: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
Society hosts river heritage tour
BELFOUNTAIN – The Belfountain Heritage Society is hosting the West Credit River Heritage Tour on Oct. 15 and 16.
Organizations call for accountability on whereabouts of Patrick Suessmuth’s estate
ERIN – Members of local non-profit organizations are calling for accountability on the whereabouts of a portion of Patrick Suessmuth's estate. Hundreds of thousands of dollars remain unaccounted for, eight years after his death and three years after an estate dispute was settled in court.
Concept designs for new Erin library branch unveiled at library board meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington County Library Board got a first peek at preliminary design options at its Sept. 14 meeting for a new Erin library branch to be located in a former grist mill.