On Feb. 19, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident that took place at a Perth Line 86 address in the Municipality of North Perth.
Cottrills struggle at mixed doubles curling provincials
Shawn and Katie Cottrill have come up short in their bid for a mixed doubles provincial curling championship.
Formosa sisters medal at respective indoor track and field championships
Two sisters from the village of Formosa recently medalled at their respective indoor track and field championships.
New CT scanner arrives at Kincardine hospital
The new CT scanner for South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Kincardine site was delivered on Monday, Feb. 27 from the Siemens production facility in Germany.
OPP warn of door-to-door sales scam
Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is shining a light on a multi-layered door-to-door sales scam, which leaves victims with poor renovations, liens or a mortgage on their homes.
Tool theft reported
On Feb. 8 just before 7:30 a.m., Perth County OPP officers responded to a reported theft of multiple tools from a workshop located on Line 67 in the Township of Perth East.
Driver facing impaired charge
On Feb. 11 at approximately 12:19 a.m., a Perth County OPP officer on general patrol was travelling on Wellington Avenue South, in the Municipality of North Perth, when they conducted a traffic stop.
Person charged with theft after stealing package from residence
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person after the accused was observed stealing a package from a residence.
Wingham U9 Tier 2 squad wins Lucky Puck tourney
It was a weekend to remember for the Wingham Ironmen U9 Tier 2 squad.
Region’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.4 per cent in January
The local unemployment rate increased by 0.8 percentage points in January.
Workplace injuries result in $75K fine for Walkerton company
A Walkerton company, John Ernewein Limited, a company involved in agricultural and commercial contracting, was fined $75,000 in provincial offences court in Stratford on Jan. 10 of this year for a workplace incident in Brunner, Ont.
Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 25
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall next month as part of their 25th anniversary tour.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations
Midwestern Newspapers has been nominated for 12 Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) 2022 Better Newspaper Competition awards, the organization announced on Feb. 14.
Police seize $32K worth of drugs, property, cash in Wingham raid
A search warrant executed by members of the Ontario Provincial Police on Thursday in Wingham resulted in the seizure of drugs, stolen property, weapons and cash, as well as a plethora of charges laid against two individuals.
Elma students take part in Mental Health Awareness Week
With the 2023 edition of Bell Let’s Talk Day falling late last month, Elma Township Public School students took part in a variety of activities and initiatives coinciding with the growing movement designed to keep the conversation going pertaining to strengthening mental health.
