Mon March 18: Search for Missing Girl Ends Sunday; Info on Today's Street Closures

Plus: Highlights from the most recent Grey County Council meeting

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The main entrance to Harrison Park will be closed on Monday for ash tree removal. Image source: VisitGrey.ca

Public Notices

Expect Delays in 300 Block of 10th St E Today

From the City of Owen Sound: Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday, March 18, motorists travelling through the 300 block of 10^th Street East may experience lane reductions to accommodate work being performed within the roadway.

Delays should be expected within this time period. Please allow extra travel time and consider following an alternative route if possible.

All road users are encouraged to remain alert when travelling through the lane-restricted area.

Harrison Park Entrance Road (1st Street East) Closed Monday for High Priority Ash Tree Removals

The Harrison Park Entrance Road (1^st Street East) will be closed at the Park entrance pillars on Monday March 18, 2024 at 5:30 a.m. for high priority ash tree removals. All the trees being removed are infected by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The Entrance Road will re-open at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.

Access to the small parking lot from 1^st Street East is available and access for pedestrians along the Freedom Trail will remain open.  Pedestrian access to the Park is also available through the Fitness Trail at 4^th Street East.

Members of the public are asked to stay clear of tree work sites for their safety and the safety of tree workers.

Full subscribers, there’s a lot more for you below, including…

• A tragic outcome in the search for a local girl reported missing on Saturday

• Fraud Prevention Month continues with tips from the OPP to help you avoid being scammed

• Information from Grey Bruce Public Health on spring well water testing

• Highlights from the most recent Grey County Council meeting and Dr. Ian Arra’s pursuit of health unit amalgamation

• An appeal from a local group to MP Alex Ruff urging him to vote in support of a ceasefire in Gaza

~ Miranda

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