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Obituaries - Wellington Advertiser
Dec 30, 2024 · Russell Everett Jack passed away peacefully at Guelph on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the age of 86 following a very brief respiratory infection. Russ, of Puslinch and formerly of Bracebridge, leaves behind his loving partner of 38 years, Ginny Townsend. He was the much-loved ‘Pa’ to Theresa (Dave Barrick), Eddy (Sandy…
News - Wellington Advertiser
4 days ago · Break-in victims may find stolen property with York police: OPP Advertiser Staff January 24, 2025 News, Police
Erin resident bilked out of $50,000 in ‘phishing scam’
3 days ago · ERIN – Police are once again warning people about scams after an Erin resident was bilked out of $50,000 last week. Wellington County OPP officials say the victim received a phone call on Jan. 17 from someone posing as a fraud investigator from a local bank. “The victim said the scammer had a lot of detail about them [as well as] their banking information,” police stated in a Jan. 23 ...
Police beat: Mapleton man faces assault, mischief charges
Dec 23, 2024 · ROTHSAY – A Mapleton man is facing assault and mischief charges following an incident here last week. Wellington County OPP officers responded to an assault call on Elora Street East in Rothsay on Dec. 17 at about 4:45pm. “On police arrival, one victim was discovered to have minor injuries, but did not require medical attention,”…
Automated speed cameras go live in Wellington County
Jan 15, 2025 · FERGUS – Drivers in Wellington County have been warned, and now if they don’t watch their speed, they risk getting a nasty bill in the mail. The county’s automated speed enforcement (ASE) pilot program officially went live in some designated school and community safety zones on Jan. 15. Drivers who speed in those areas could…
Community Living facing $3-million deficit, closing two group homes
Nov 18, 2024 · WELLINGTON COUNTY – Community Living Guelph Wellington is facing a $3-million deficit in 2025 and will be closing two of its residential sites to rein in expenses.
Locations - Wellington Advertiser
4 days ago · FERGUS – Elizabeth Trafford's pleasant yet seemingly mundane weekend routine has, all of a sudden, changed her life. The Fergus retiree won the $40-million Lotto Max jackpot in the Dec. 10 draw.
Going away for the holidays? ‘Ensuring the safety of your home ...
Dec 23, 2024 · WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the holiday season here, local police are urging residents to take precautions if they’re spending time away from home. “While it’s important to relax and enjoy your time away, ensuring the safety of your home and belongings should be a priority,” states a Dec. 17 press release from the Wellington County…
Advertiser website back online after issues addressed
Sep 6, 2024 · FERGUS – The Wellington Advertiser’s website appears to be back up and running as normal after a couple days of service interruptions. Staff at the newspaper first noticed the website was down early in the morning on Sept. 5. At that time, the newspaper’s website host reported “connection issues” affecting multiple servers, which for visitors…