2014 – The long winter was stretching the Perth County roads maintenance budget thin.
Listowel hospital obstetrics ward to close for six months
According to a March 25 release, the obstetrics department at the Listowel Memorial Hospital will be temporarily closed until mid-September 2024.
Easter egg hunt to be held in Wingham on March 30
The Wingham Lions are hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 between 10-10:30 a.m. in Cruickshank Park.
OPP investigating latest incidents of mischief, hate crimes in Listowel
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the perpetrators in relation to mischief incidents reported in Listowel last week.
March 21st turnbacks
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Three killed in collision west of Wroxeter, March 14
A two-vehicle collision involving a passenger car and pickup truck has claimed the lives of all three occupants in Howick Township, between Wroxeter and Bluevale.
AMDSB moves April 19 PA Day due to solar eclipse
As a result of the rare total solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8, and out of an abundance of caution, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be rescheduling the April PA Day.
World Day of Prayer set for March 1
Everyone is welcome to attend the Listowel Mennonite Church on Friday, March 1 and services held in over 1,000 communities across Canada to help recognize the 2024 World Day of Prayer.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 16 provincial award nominations, Feb. 13
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2023 Better Newspapers Competition awards on Feb. 13, with Midwestern Newspapers receiving 16 nominations across a number of categories.
Hanover council passes 6.84 per cent budget increase
Hanover council passed its 2024 budget in a special meeting Jan. 29 that lasted just under five hours.
Bruce County advocates for local needs during recent ROMA conference
Bruce County recently sent a delegation of local politicians and staff to advocate for local needs at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference. The 2024 conference theme, Closer to Home, speaks directly to the need for services locally.
ETPS students win gold, bronze at Junk Drawer Races
Elma Township Public School (ETPS) Grade 8 students brought home gold and bronze medals from the recent Junk Drawer Races competition. ETPS won gold and bronze in the Hydraulic Crane Competition.
Listowel McDonald’s closed for renovations
McDonald’s restaurant in Listowel will be closed through the month while continuing renovations take place at the north-end establishment.
Hanover police make drug bust during traffic stop
On Jan. 25 at 8:30 p.m., police initiated a traffic stop when they recognized a 30-year-old West Grey man wanted in a previous incident. The man was a passenger in the vehicle.
Hanover police arrest suspects in stolen vehicle
On Jan. 26, at 5:50 a.m., Hanover police responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on 11th Avenue.
