Listowel 15U WOBA2 baserunner Hayden McIntosh looks for a stolen base opportunity during the first inning of his club’s May 18 matchup with the Mitchell Astros at John Bell South. Mitchell came away with a 14-6 victory. (Above) Listowel 15U WOBA2 baserunner Hayden McIntosh looks for a stolen base op
Listowel Christian School holds track and field meet
Listowel Christian School held its track and field competition on May 20.
LDSS juniors to host Huron-Perth soccer championships, May 26
A successful 2022 regular season has resulted in the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) junior squads hosting the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff rounds, scheduled for May 26.
Jr. Legionnaires rally but fall short against Mitchell in home opener
Riding the momentum of a dominant season opener the week before, the offense was still working for the Listowel Junior Legionnaires but some early defensive woes proved to be the club’s undoing on May 20.
Local group receives Guinness verification for burpee record
After a nine-month wait, it’s officially official.
Construction on Davidson Avenue bridge commences
Construction on the Davidson Avenue bridge near the Queen Street intersection in Listowel has commenced, with traffic being diverted primarily down Wallace Avenue for the duration of the summer. Project completion is expected by the fall.
Retired Women Teachers of Listowel hold final meeting
For a dedicated, long-standing membership of retired local women teachers, May 18 truly marked the end of an era in Listowel.
Van Allen Insurance charity BBQ raises more than $15K for cystic fibrosis
Van Allen Insurance Inc. in Listowel was a busier spot than usual on May 19, as the local business conducted the eighth edition of its fundraising barbecue in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Van Allen handled 365 pre-ordered meals, serving approximately 850 total lunches over the course of the af
Elma TPS nearing playground completion
Following a process that has been over three years in the making, the finish line is finally in sight for Elma Township Public School (ETPS) administrators, teachers, school council members and of course, the students.
Navigating uncertain skies
A lot can be said about human courage and ambition, especially in the early days of aviation. You really couldn’t have one without the other in this realm.
LDSS Huron-Perth Track and Field Championships Results
Field Events Junior girls’ long jump 2. Jillian Alexander
Legionnaires rout Nationals in 2022 MOSBL season opener
There may have been some pre-game jitters for the Listowel Junior Legionnaires heading into their 2022 season opener last Friday night, but they certainly didn’t last long.
LDSS senior girls and boys’ soccer teams were in action on May 10
The LDSS senior girls and boys’ soccer teams were in action on May 10, with a pair of home games each against visiting St. Marys and F.E. Madill
Crohn’s disease sufferer looks to raise more awareness about condition
After five long years, Mercedes Battler has finally reached a point where she can actually start living a normal life once again.
F.E. Madill, LDSS senior boys soccer teams plays to 1-1 draw
The F.E. Madill senior boys were under early furious pressure from the LDSS Lightning on May 10, but ultimately earned a 1-1 draw in Huron-Perth high school soccer action last Tuesday afternoon. The Mustangs (1-4-2) also earned their first victory of the 2022 spring season earlier in the day, shutti