On June 30 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Perth Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Wroxeter driver charged in collision between ag sprayer, passenger vehicle
One person has been charged after a collision yesterday between a vehicle and a large piece of farm equipment.
Open air fire ban issued for Perth County
Effective at midnight tonight (July 15), all open air fires are prohibited anywhere in Perth County, including the Town of St. Marys.
Police investigating theft of pigs from Huron East barn
Huron County OPP is asking the public for any information related to a recent theft of pigs from a barn in Huron East.
Chesley emergency department closed for portion of weekend
Less than a month after reintroducing 24/7 service at the Chesley hospital’s emergency department, South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced temporary closures this coming weekend “due to a number of unexpected staff absences.”
Carrick Township man facing criminal charges
Police have issued a statement about the presence of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) in Carrick Township last month.
Cannabis use leads to impaired charge
On June 18 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Perth County OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere program on Line 87 and Road 165 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Resident charged with impaired driving
On June 25 just before 10 p.m., Perth County OPP was dispatched to a traffic complaint on Perth Road 164 in the Municipality of West Perth.
Driver charged after vehicle hits transport truck
One person has been charged after they tried to avoid a collision at the last second.
North Perth CBO moves to Howick
At its June 21 meeting, Howick Township council approved hiring a new Chief Building Official, after the position’s predecessor, David Kopp, submitted a letter of resignation on May 3.
Golf Fore Hospice raises $77,378
The fourth annual Golf Fore Hospice event held June 21 at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club was successful in raising a remarkable total of $64,427 for the day (unofficial total).
Listowel Memorial Hospital emergency department to be closed for 14-hour span this weekend
The emergency department at Listowel Memorial Hospital will be temporarily closed for a portion of the upcoming holiday weekend.
ATV stolen from Line 90 residence
On June 17, Perth County OPP received a report of a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV) from a residence on Line 90, in the Municipality of North Perth.
Shoplifter arrested in Listowel
A suspect has been charged after stealing from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.
Tools stolen following residential break-in
Police are looking for suspect(s) after a break, enter and theft at a residence on Perth Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.
