Despite a tournament-opening win, the Listowel Legionnaires were unable to tack on another to advance to the Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League semifinals, wrapping up their 2022 campaign on Aug. 13.
Like a fish to water
As a largely carefree, childless chap for a good chunk of my adult life, parenting has been every bit the adventure I thought it would be and more.
Seiler withdraws municipal election nomination
North Perth Councillor Terry Seiler will not be re-seeking his Listowel Ward seat come the Oct. 24 municipal election.
Under control
The North Perth Fire Department responded to the report of smoke in the laundry facilities of a Queen Street apartment complex in Listowel at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 17. Firefighters had the scene quickly under control after extinguishing a small fire on site.
IN PHOTOS: Milverton Business Association’s Moonlight Madness
The Milverton Business Association transformed Milverton’s downtown core into a complete street party atmosphere with ‘Moonlight Madness’ on Thursday, Aug. 18, featuring live music, food trucks, a barbecue fundraiser, car show and kids’ activities.
Conners earns spots at Tour Championship, Presidents Cup
Corey Conners had a highly productive weekend in Delaware.
Council approves Monkton ball diamonds for pole, light upgrades
Baseball players utilizing the diamonds in Monkton next season stand to benefit from lighting upgrades following a recent North Perth council approval.
Floating in the air
A hot-air balloon drifts just south of Listowel on Tuesday evening, Aug. 9.
Listowel BIA coordinator moving on from role after five years
Last week marked the end of an era when it comes to the Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA).
North Perth council extends OPP contract for two more years
With its current policing contract set to expire at the end of 2022, the Municipality of North Perth extended its agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) through the end of 2024 at a recent meeting.
‘Serve From Home’ connects youth with community
A dedication to and love of the community in which they live was on full display last week at a number of sites around the area, as local church youth spent several days volunteering their time towards projects and causes that enhance the lives of others.
Park fun
Letty Buchanan, just shy of three years old, enjoys a ride down the slide at Atwood Lions Park on Aug. 5.
North Perth Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards open nominations
It’s time once again for the community to come forward and honour the local businesses and organizations that make everyone North Perth Proud.
Summer blizzard
Miracle Treat Day was held at Dairy Queen restaurants across the country on Aug. 11. This included the Listowel location, which donated all proceeds from Blizzard sales that day to the Children’s Hospital – London Health Sciences Centre. Pictured are Listowel Dairy Queen employees Charisma Hutchinso
Local ambassadors prepare for prestigious CNE competition
It has been three long years since the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) has been able to conduct its province-wide Ambassador of the Fairs competition. It’s also meant three years of representation for most regional fair ambassadors, whose reigns were extended with the arrival of the pandemic in e
