ROCKWOOD – When the Rockwood Farmers’ Market kicks off its 2024 season on June 12, it will be launching a season of celebration for a milestone anniversary.
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Dog found abandoned in Guelph Lake outhouse tank
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Guelph Humane Society was called out to the Guelph Lake Conservation Area on May 26 to rescue a dog that was found covered in excrement in the tank of an outhouse washroom.
Township favours straight lines for lot severance
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council is recommending a smaller lot severance than requested in response to a severance application that would see boundaries changed on two adjacent agricultural properties.
Advertiser earns top honours in community newspaper competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has won big for the fifth year in a row. On May 24 the local newspaper took first place in the General Excellence category of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association's 2023 Better Newspaper Competition.
OPP: Guelph/Eramosa business defrauded of close to $40,000
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to find those responsible for defrauding a local business of close to $40,000. Wellington County OPP officials say officers began an investigation into a fraud at a business in Guelph/Eramosa in March.
Lakehurst resident dead after single-vehicle crash
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – A 32-year-old resident of Lakehurst died in a single-vehicle crash here early on Sunday morning. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene on 4th Line, north of Highway 7, on May 19 at about 3:30am.
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.
Rockwood, Arthur, Mount Forest students honoured as VIPs
GUELPH – Three county students were recognized by Wellington Catholic District School Board officials during its board meeting on May 6.
Karishma Rego speaks at local church
BRUCEDALE – On May 4, Stone United Church hosted the final session of its 2024 Spring Wellness Series with a presentation by Karishma Rego, a mental health therapist from the East Wellington Family Health Team.
Widened driveways in Rockwood subdivision a concern as council considers bylaw amendment
BRUCEDALE – Residents of a Rockwood subdivision are concerned a zoning bylaw amendment aimed at addressing a previous oversight could mean trouble for those of them who have widened their driveways.