The Excellence in Public Education awards were announced this spring, with Listowel District Secondary School students Samantha Gerretsen and Heni Nuraini both being awarded, as well as teachers Lisa Thomas and Christine Wick.
Plaque honouring local newsman Art Carr to be unveiled June 14
A plaque honouring respected local newsman Art Carr will be unveiled at a ceremony here on June 14.
Stolen Listowel vehicle recovered
Another vehicle was stolen last month, after it was left running while parked at a business in the Municipality of North Perth.
Mischief charge laid near Listowel after rock thrown at cruiser
On May 23 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a mischief on Line 84 in Municipality of North Perth.
Driver charged with impaired on Line 72
PERTH EAST – On May 8 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police officer on general patrol was travelling on Perth Line 72 in the Township of Perth East, when they conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, the officer determined the driver was impaired; they were
Police seek Wallace Optimist Park vandals
On April 29 at 10:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated an act of mischief at a park located on Line 87 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Driver charged following Line 86 collision
One person was charged after a rear-end collision on Line 86.
Homeowner scares off B&E suspect
LISTOWEL – On May 7 just before 8 p.m., Perth County OPP responded to a report of a break and enter on Inkerman Street West in North Perth. A resident had looked out their back window and saw an unknown person standing in the doorway of their shed. When the resident opened the door, the suspect fle
55-plus games are back for 2022
The 55-plus games for 2022 have begun.
Crime Stoppers investigating break and enter, mischief cases
The Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following break and enter.
Fire destroys former Forum Hotel in downtown Hanover
Hanover Police Service issued a press release earlier today stating that at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, officers on patrol located a fire at the former Forum Hotel Rooming House on 10th St. in downtown Hanover.
PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A: Matthew Rae, Conservative Party
Growing up on my family’s dairy farm just north of Harriston, I understand the value of hard work and the importance of agriculture to our riding.
PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A : Sandy MacGregor, Ontario Party
I am a husband, father, and grandfather of four. I grew up in Kitchener, but now call Mount Forest home. I have worked in child and youth services all my professional life, including for the last 21 years at a high school.
PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A: Bob Hosken, New Blue Party
I live in Harriston with my wife, Nichola, and my two daughters. We have called Harriston home for the past 20 years. I have a degree in statistics from the University of Guelph and have been a high school math teacher at Wellington Heights in Mount Forest for the past 17 years.
PERTH WELLINGTON Q&A : Ashley Fox, Liberal Party of Ontario
My name is Ashley Fox and I’m a Registered Practical Nurse. I grew up in Harriston and now reside in Palmerston with my husband, Jeff. My experience in nursing is primarily in senior care, including time in hospitals, addiction care, retirement homes, and long-term care.
