GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Steven Liebig, the runner-up in the Ward 3 councillor race here in 2018, has agreed to be appointed to the position. Council formally declared councillor Louise Marshall’s position vacant on March 7.
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Parents concerned with ‘chaotic’ parking situation at Harris Mill PS
ROCKWOOD – Parents of Harris Mill Public School students have expressed safety concerns about what they are calling a “chaotic” parking lot and drop-off situation.
Trees for Tots continues to support local children, youth in its 10th year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Now in its 10th year, the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington will once again be running its Trees for Tots program in support of local children and youth.
Winter Wonderland in Rockwood
Winter wonderland – Jack and Grace Geldart show off a snowman family, including a pet, on…
Farmers’ parade lights up streets of Rockwood
Parade of lights - Residents braved the snowfall and flocked to the streets on the evening of Dec. 9 for the annual Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights returns Dec. 9
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Children will once again see Santa and Mrs. Claus riding through Rockwood, as officials have announced the return of the traditional Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
Guelph/Eramosa kicking off the Christmas spirit with Christmas in the Park
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa will be kicking off the holiday season with Christmas in the Park, a new event organized by the municipality’s parks and recreation department.
Rockwood students celebrate local veteran Sytske Drijber
ROCKWOOD – In honour of local centenarian veteran and neighbour Sytske Drijber, students at Rockwood Centennial Public School (RCPS) brought the Remembrance Day ceremony to her front door.
Residents displaced, dog missing after Guelph/Eramosa house fire
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - Residents are displaced and a family dog has gone missing after a house fire at 7696 Wellington Road 124 on Nov. 13. Damage from smoke, water and fire has left the home unfit for living in and a preliminary estimate from Guelph fire officials pegs the damage at $450,000.
Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights returns to traditional format
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Children will once again see Santa and Mrs. Claus riding through Rockwood, as officials have announced the return of the traditional Rockwood Farmers' Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
Main Street South in Rockwood slated to reopen
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After what was initially supposed to be a month-long operation, the construction for Main Street South (Highway 7) in Rockwood is to be completed this week.
Rockwood Fire Department hosting drive-thru chicken dinner
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Rockwood Firefighters Association has rescheduled its Drive-thru Chicken Dinner for Sept. 25.
Harris Woolens was major Rockwood industry
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rifle, air guns stolen in Rockwood break-in
ROCKWOOD – Police are looking for help after a rifle and several air guns were stolen during a break-in here.
Main Street South in Rockwood to be closed for five weeks
ROCKWOOD – A portion of Main Street South (Highway 7) in Rockwood will be closed for road repair and watermain replacement.