On Friday, Jan. 6 at approximately 10:40 a.m., one person sustained minor injuries as a result of a two-vehicle collision occurred on Queen Street West at William Street in St.Marys.
A Perth County OPP investigation revealed that a Buick Regal was travelling eastbound while a Dodge Nitro was westbound on Queen Sreet. The Buick drove onto the westbound lane and stuck the rear driver’s side door of the Dodge causing it to slide sideways into the north curb. The Buick came to a stop against the north curb, facing eastbound.  
The 54 year old female driver of the Dodge, from the Township of Perth South, was transported to the St.Marys Memorial Hospital where she was admitted with minor injuries.
The 44 year-old female driver of the Buick from Central Huron and her 21 year-old male passenger did not sustain injuries. The driver of the Buick has been charged with careless driving and is set to appear in Stratford Court on Feb. 14.
Snowmobiler damages crop
On Tuesday evening, Jan. 3, Perth County OPP officers were called to a farm on Hwy. 7 south of Line 16, between Wildwood Lake and Stratford, where the landowner reported damage done to his crop.
Investigation revealed that, at approximately 4 p.m. on Jan. 3, a snowmobile rider had driven across the rear width of the complainant’s farm causing damage to winter wheat seedlings in the field. At the time, the ground underneath the snow was wet and not frozen, so the sled caused damage to the seedlings.
“The Perth County OPP receives numerous calls each winter from farmers and property owners who report damage caused by snowmobiles and ATVs that trespass on their land,” explained an OPP news release. “Snowmobiles must not be operated on private property without the owner’s permission; violators may be subject to a charge of trespassing.
“Snowmobile riders are urged to utilize the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trails in Perth County for safe riding. These trails form part of an extensive Ontario-wide network of trails which are groomed, signed and patrolled. A trail permit is required to use approved snowmobile trails once declared open for use.”