The Listowel Agricultural Society has its 2023-24 Fair Ambassador, and it is Monkton’s Vanessa Kloostra.
Legionnaires rally to salvage tie versus Mitchell Sr. Astros
The Listowel Legionnaires continued their recent string of success with a win and tie in Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) action last week, with the local club currently enjoying the view from the top of the league standings.
Hectic holiday kicks off summer ‘R and R’
It was pushing 11 months since I had taken a full week of holidays before escaping the office last week for a little R and R.
Road hockey
School is officially out for the summer and Dedric Grimes (goaltender) and Cody Cook were quick to take advantage, getting together for some one-on-one road hockey at Listowel’s Wilson Park on June 28.
U17 Listowel Legends make short work of Shakespeare
The U17 Listowel Legends made short work of the visiting Shakespeare Falcons 15-5 in girls’ softball action on June 22 at John Bell North.
Viewing an event through a different lens
A change in vantage point can really alters one’s perspective of an event.
Kinette Club of Listowel makes donation to MAP59 campaign
The ongoing MAP59 campaign received another significant financial boost on June 27, after the Kinette Club of Listowel donated $6,000 from its 2023 Ladies Night Out proceeds towards the future memorial and park site in Listowel’s east end. Pictured, from left: MAP59 chair Jerry Rozendal, Listowel Ki
LDSS hands out annual athletic hardware, June 22
The student-athletes at Listowel District Secondary School got their chance to participate in the first full-scale, unabated Huron-Perth sports season this past year for the first time since 2018-19, and they certainly made the most of it.
Legionnaires post third straight win after topping Sr. Astros
The Listowel Legionnaires seem to have found their mid-season stride, following a decisive 17-7 victory over the Mitchell Senior Astros on June 25 at Cooper Field.
The end of the Confederate States began with Gettysburg
Some things cannot be outright explained, they can only be felt.
Van Allen Insurance victim of Pride flag vandalism twice over 24 hours
Despite all the local progress that has been made in recent years in relation to inclusivity, it would appear that some individuals still can’t bring themselves up to speed.
Listowel U18 soccer squads in action
The 2023 North Perth Minor Soccer League season is well underway.
Future of Listowel Minor Ball on display at Optimist Park
The future of Listowel Minor Baseball was on display June 15 at Optimist Park, when Rookie Blue took on Rookie Black in 2023 regular season action.
Meulensteen signs with Jr. Cyclones for 2023-24
Given the season that Harrison Meulensteen had in 2022-23, his recent signing with the Listowel Junior Cyclones for the upcoming campaign may be the least surprising news of the off-season.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Eastdale Public School Fun Fair
Another edition of the annual Eastdale Public School Fun Fair saw hundreds flock to the Listowel school’s grounds on Friday evening, June 16. There was a wide range of activities for families to enjoy, with proceeds being directed back into school improvements.
