ERIN 鈥 Town 91大黄鸭lors are concerned about the future reconstruction of a bridge and culvert south of Orton.
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John F. Ross teacher recognized as ‘Greatest High School Teacher’
GUELPH 鈥 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鈥檚 Greatest High School Teacher award. 聽
Township has trouble securing vendor for termite management program
ELORA 鈥 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 鈥 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. 聽
Drinking and driving
GUELPH/ERAMOSA 鈥 On March 11 at about 12:15am, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle collision on Jones Baseline here.
Local art exhibit celebrates survivors of sexual violence
GUELPH 鈥 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.聽
Speeders of the Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥 Local police laid a number of racing charges in March throughout the county. Among those charged with performing a stunt (excessive speed) over two months ago are:
Police beat: Five stolen vehicles recovered near Erin last month
ERIN 鈥 Local police are searching for those responsible for stealing five vehicles recovered here almost three weeks ago.
Resident celebrates 50 years of music
HARRISTON 鈥 Local resident Dorothy Harrison is celebrating 50 years of music, memories and harmony.
Demolition begins at Legacy Groves hospital
FERGUS 鈥 Demolition crews have begun taking down the exterior walls of the Legacy Groves hospital.
Plethora of charges for man 鈥榮lumped over steering wheel鈥
FERGUS 鈥 On March 8 at about 9pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint on Gartshore Street.
Gardening is good therapy says cancer survivor
ELORA 鈥 Cathy Clark was already a gardener when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.
Public health embarks on several innovative projects
GUELPH 鈥 Chair George Bridge called it 鈥渋nnovation week鈥 at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH).