In policing, every traffic stop has the potential to turn into something more than meets the eye, as was the case with a traffic stop conducted in Wingham earlier this month.
Voting is about to begin in Brockton
Voting is about to begin in Municipal Election 2022. Brockton voters will cast their ballots for five of six council candidates – the mayor and deputy mayor have been acclaimed – plus school board trustees.
Truth and Reconciliation ceremony planned for Friday, Sept. 30 in Walkerton
BROCKTON – Brockton residents are invited to mark Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, at a special ceremony starting at Memory Lane and continuing with a candlelight walk to the library. People are encouraged to bring only natural items, such as flowers, to leave on the library
Wanted man arrested in North Perth
A Kitchener resident is facing some new charges along with previous charges from outstanding warrants from Owen Sound following an arrest made by Perth County OPP.
Area adults 18+ can now receive bivalent booster at HPPH clinics
As of Sept. 26, all individuals aged 18 and over can receive the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster at Huron Perth Public Health clinics.
North Perth all-candidates meeting goes Oct. 6
Constituents will have the opportunity to hear from those hoping to represent them as their next North Perth municipal council in an all-candidates meeting scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.
Turnbacks – Listowel Banner
Ten Years Ago 2012 – The debate over whether to keep the Listowel Memorial Park dam in place…
Police make arrest, lay charge in Listowel abduction attempt
On Sept. 25 at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a male driver who approached a 13-year-old female and told her to get in his vehicle in the area of Wallace Avenue North in Listowel.
Listowel, Wingham residents facing drug charges following series of raids
Twenty-six individuals, including five from Listowel and four from Wingham, are facing numerous criminal and drug-related charges following the execution of nine search warrants across the region on Wednesday.
Listowel collision results in minor injuries
One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in minor injuries.
Multiple flags damaged in Listowel
On Sept. 16 just before 5 p.m., the Perth County OPP received reports of mischief to multiple flags at a residence located on Albert Avenue North in Listowel.
OPP lays arson charge for Queen Street fire
A person has been charged with arson after Perth County OPP responded to a report of someone setting a fire in an apartment building laundry room in Listowel last month.
Police investigate truck thefts
The Perth County OPP is investigating a stolen truck incident after the keys were left inside the vehicle.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Fallen North Perth firefighters Ray Walter and Ken Rea were honoured at the…
Gowanstown man killed in Line 86 collision, Sept. 16
On Sept. 16 at approximately 5 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and Grey Township Fire Department responded to a report of a collision involving two vehicles on Perth Line 86.
