PROVINCE PUTS UP $50K REWARD FOR LEADS IN ERIN HOMICIDE 6/3/2016 8:54:09 AM The Ontario government is offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who killed Frederick John Hatch. The 65-year-old's body was found early December 17th, east of the 10th Line off Wellington Road 124, near Erin. OPP say Hatch was last seen in Ottawa the day before. Police don't know how Hatch got from Ottawa to Erin, but say he was known to hitchhike. At the time of his death, Hatch was wearing a denim vest with Mickey Mouse characters on the back, a black leather jacket, a blue/white bandana, glasses, and black Harley Davidson boots. He was carrying a red duffel bag. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.

CONGRATULATIONS EDHS RUGBY RAIDERS – CWOSSA CHAMPS!!!!! The Raiders beat Waterdown 38 – 0 in the final. On to OFSAA ...

ERIN FAIR EPISODE OF CARNIVAL EATS airs tomorrow night (Saturday) at 8pm on the Food Network. Don't miss it!

RUGBY RAIDERS WIN BIG Trustee Kathryn Cooper posted tonight: "EDHS Senior Boys Raiders Rugby win the 4-10 District UGDSB Championship tonight with a 19-12 victory over Centre Wellington. So proud of our small school winning over all the big high school teams!!!"

MIKE CHONG OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED HIS BID FOR THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY LEADERSHIP ... See this week's Advocate for the details.

CONGRATS TO EDHS RAIDERS Great day for the lady Raiders: soccer girls win and move on to D4 final and the rugby girls beat WSS to advance to CWOSSA!

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BOTH STATIONS RESPOND TO HILLSBURGH HOUSE FIRE - Homeowner escapes injury, but extensive damage to house Town of Erin Fire Chief confirms that a "house fire occurred at 88 Trafalgar Road this morning at 10:17 am. Erin Fire & Emergency. Services responded. Appears to have started in the kitchen at or in an electrical outlet. Homeowner was awaken by choking smoke which had filled the upper bedroom were she was sleeping. She escaped the house, and a passerby stopped and called 911. St 50 Hillsburgh and St 10 Erin attended and extinguished the fire. Damage to the residence is extensive, value unknown at this time. Homeowner was treated by EMS for smoke inhalation." Traffic from the north on Trafalgar Road was rerouted and traffic from the south slowed to a crawl or diverted as the fire was contained.

THANK YOU LAURA HAYWARD FOR POSTING THIS NOTIFICATION ON YOUR PAGE: FILMING NOTIFICATION: Series 2, Gangland Undercover May 9, 10, & 11th. Be prepared for some hold ups on Shaw's Creek between Charleston & Bush, Fork's of the Credit/Bush between McLaughlin and Shaw's Creek, Mississauga Rd between The Forks and Charleston Side Rd. According to Google, “Gangland Undercover” is a crime drama TV series based on a true story that debuted on February 24, 2015, on the History Channel. The series is based on the memories of Charles Falco, and depicts the life of the biker gang, whereto he was embedded as an ATF (Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms) informant.

COUNTY RECEIVES PROVINCIAL FUNDING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (but Erin's not getting one) According to a press release from the County of Wellington today, (May 3), the Government of Ontario is putting its new Climate Change Strategy into action by investing $20 million from the Ontario Green Investment Fund to build electric vehicle charging stations across Ontario. The County of Wellington will receive $215,076 which will finance three electric vehicle charging stations. These stations will be located at the Puslinch Library, Arthur Library-Medical Centre and the Social Services Office (Old Post Office) located at 138 Wyndham Street North in Guelph. Through the Electric Vehicle Grant Programme (EVCO), the Government of Ontario will work with public and private sector partners to create a network of fast charging electric vehicle stations across in cities, along highways, at workplaces, condominiums and various other public places across the province. “The County is pleased to be working with the Government of Ontario to expand the infrastructure to accommodate electric vehicle charging stations in three locations in Wellington County” said Warden George Bridge. “I would like to thank the Province for this funding. I know these charging stations will be actively used by residents and visitors to the County.” Over the next year, approximately 200 Level 3 and 300 Level 2 charging stations will be installed in 250 locations. The three electric vehicle charging stations located in the County will be Level 3. Level 3 charging stations (also known as Direct Current Fast Chargers DCFC) use a 480 volt system and can charge a vehicle to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes. These stations allow electric vehicle drivers to charge their vehicles about eight times faster than Level 2 charging stations. Construction will begin this spring and charging stations should be operational by March 31, 2017.

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ASKING ABOUT THE INCIDENT AT THE ESSO STATION ON MAIN STREET, ERIN, MONDAY AFTERNOON: OPP responded with four cruisers to a report of a person found at the station with "vital signs absent". Fire department and ambulance also attended. Station was cordoned off. OPP media relations officer Bob Bortolato responded this morning to a request for more information that: "We attended and the woman was taken to a local hospital. It was a medical condition and is not a criminal matter."

ARRESTS MADE IN BREAK AND ENTER TO ERIN HIGHSCHOOL (TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On April 16, 2016 at approximately 11:00 p.m., a break and enter occurred at the Erin District High School. A door to the custodian room at the rear of the building was forced open. Once inside, supplies were knocked over creating a mess and nothing was stolen. Police investigated this incident and arrested two men. 19-year-old Wyatt ROBERTS from the Town of Erin and 19-year-old Isaiah LAGRANGE of Amaranth Township are charged with Break and Enter. They will appear in Guelph Criminal Court on May 24, 2016. Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

SEARCH WARRANT OF RESIDENCE EXECUTED IN FERGUS – MAIL RECOVERED (TOWN OF FERGUS, ON) – On April 22, 2016 at approximately 9:14 a.m., uniform members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Street Crime Members from Wellington County, South Bruce OPP and Huron OPP along with the Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a Warrant to Search the residence and detached garage at a home located on St. Patrick Street East in Fergus, Township of Centre Wellington. Police seized a large quantity of documents, identity documents, and credit cards that did not belong to the residents of that home as well as a quantity of methamphetamine. 34-year-old Richard CUTTING of Fergus and 35-year-old Tracy DOLMAGE of Fergus have been charged with: Five counts of Theft from Mail contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) Five counts of Mischief under $5000 (CC) Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The OPP along with municipal partners and with assistance from Canada Post, is continuing this investigation due to the sheer volume of stolen mail recovered and more charges could be added. Both were held for a Bail Hearing. Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.