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Melissa Dunphy

Melissa Dunphy is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Listowel Banner. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

LMH CEO comments on temporary closure of OB unit

Melissa Dunphy April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News

It was announced last week that there will be a temporary closure of the obstetrics (OB) department at Listowel Memorial Hospital. This is due to a lack of trained obstetrical nurses available within the OB department, as maternity leaves are leaving the department with only two nurses left.

Easter Basket(ball)

Melissa Dunphy April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Kaiden Vertulia, 12, shoots and scores on the sunny Easter Monday, April 1.

Ball hockey league coming to North Perth

Melissa Dunphy March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The growing Municipality of North Perth is getting its own ball hockey league, beginning April 28. 

Eastdale addition on schedule, slated to open September 2024

Melissa Dunphy March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Listowel’s Eastdale Public School is getting ready for increased capacity coming in the next school year. 

Brussels’ Adam Cousins – country star in the making

Melissa Dunphy March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Being born and raised in the small town of Brussels, Adam Cousins is a poster boy for real small town living and country music stardom dreaming. His love and appreciation for music drove Cousins to pursue his passion for country music, and now being an exciting and emerging Canadian country talent,

March Break Library fun

Melissa Dunphy March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Malee, 6, Jacob, 4, and Amelia, 4, spend their last few days of freedom during March Break at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library completing some festive St. Patrick’s Day colouring pages. 

In Photos: Paddyfest Sports

Melissa Dunphy March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

  Kin Cares hosted their second Paddyfest event this year on March 12 at North Perth Westfield…

Listowel Christian School to host online, live auctions

Melissa Dunphy March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

With spring right around the corner, the Listowel Christian School is hosting a spring auction consisting of both an online auction beginning March 21 and a live auction at the elementary school on March 22. All the items have been generously donated by many local businesses and families with funds

Paddyfest concert to host local rising talent Owen Riegling

Melissa Dunphy March 14, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

With Paddyfest festivities well underway this week, Listowel is set to host Mildmay native and rising country star Owen Riegling Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

SOAKING UP THE LAST OF SUMMER

Melissa Dunphy August 31, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

Summer isn’t over just yet! After a fun-filled day of playing in the warm late summer sun and the cool, refreshing water at the Listowel Kinette Splash Pad, it’s easy to have a big smile on your face (and be a little silly).

Wroxeter bridge soffit repair tendered

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Soffit repairs to the Wroxeter bridge are needed and at its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved a tender to get the job done.

Howick to set new bylaws for pool enclosures

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

During the Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council directed staff to draft a swimming pool enclosure bylaw to be presented at a future council meeting.

Maitland Conservation updates North Perth council on general status

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its Aug. 14 meeting, North Perth council hosted a delegation from Maitland Conservation (MC, previously MVCA) regarding a general update from the organization.

Changes to be implemented to PC Connect’s schedule

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Starting Sept. 5, PC Connect will begin offering four new trip options Monday to Friday on its Rural Route (previously Route A).

Howick to begin budget process in September

Melissa Dunphy August 23, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At its Aug. 15 meeting, Howick council approved changes to the 2024 budget process.

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Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

See all Listowel area articles.

U11A Southeast Surge claim home win against Midwest 49ers

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of March 2 through 8.

South Bruce approves tax rate increase of 2.87%, levy increase of 4.48%

South Bruce has officially finished its first budget under the new strong mayor powers system, having pushed the budget off until it once again became the purview of the entire council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries

By Denny Scott

A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.

Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident

By Midwestern Newspapers

On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.

U11A Southeast Surge claim home win against Midwest 49ers

By Denny Scott

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of March 2 through 8.

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