Wingham Free PressAt the previous Council meeting, the Councillors passed a motion tolimit Councillor Bernie Bailey’s right to speak. This newly“passed motion†or “by-law†was to be in effect until Councildrafted and adopted a Code Of Conduct. At last night’s meeting, the Council admitted that they have not takenany steps toward creating this Code of Conduct in […]
(PERTH COUNTY, ON) The Perth County OPP was advising the public that extra officers would be utilized to enforce traffic laws in the County over the Canada Day Long Weekend. Staff Sergeant Joel Skelding of the Perth County OPP said “Our strategy has been effective, and as the numbers indicate we have seen no serious […]
(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) Shortly after 1 p.m. on Monday July 04, 2011 Perth County OPP officers in Listowel were dispatched to Wallace Ave. North near the McDonald’s restaurant where a collision had occurred. Investigation revealed that a south bound pickup truck on Wallace Ave. North had been towing a utility trailer. The trailer […]
(Central Huron, ON) – The cyclist in yesterday’s crash with a pickup truck has been identified as Jonathan VALENTA (21) of Clinton. He died after the bicycle he was riding was struck from behind by a pickup truck. The investigation is continuing and charges may be pending. Cyclists are urged to be vigilant of vehicular […]
(Central Huron, ON) – A cyclist has died following a two vehicle crash that occurred on July 4th at approximately 7:30 pm. The cyclist was travelling westbound on Huron Road between Kinburn Line and Sanctuary Line when he was struck from behind by a westbound pickup truck. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
(HURON TWP, ON) – On July 3rd, 2011 at 3:00 pm, members of the South Bruce OPP set up a RIDE check point on Lake Range Drive in Huron Township. At 3:43 pm, a Ford Expedition stopped at the RIDE and officers discovered open alcohol in the vehicle. 31 year old Radoslaw KONDZIAK of Toronto […]
(INVERHURON, ON) – On July 3rd, 2011 at 9:38 am, the South Bruce OPP conducted radar patrols through the hamlet of Inverhuron in response to community concerns. As a result, four motorists were identified and charged. 22 year old Stephanie BACKES of Kitchener was charged with speeding 26 year old Stephanie MCINTOSH of Listowel was […]
(PORT ELGIN, ON) – On July 3rd, 2011 at 3:52 am, a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol noticed a Nissan Maxima fail to stop for a stop sign on Catherine Street in Port Elgin. The vehicle was stopped on Bricker Street, Port Elgin and the driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. 31 […]
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On July 1st, 2011 at 11:12 pm, the South Bruce OPP received a call to a disturbance on Russell Street, Kincardine. Officers arrived to find a group of males gathered on the front lawn of a Russell Street residence. Two males started to fight while officers were still on scene. 28 year […]
(LAKE HURON, ON) – On July 1st, 2011, members of the South Bruce OPP Marine unit were out patrolling the waters of Lake Huron. At 2:10 pm, a vessel was stopped for an equipment inspection and officers noted a deficiency. 53 year old Glen WENDT of Carrick Township received a ticket under the small vessel […]