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Rollover crash results in multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers September 7, 2022Police

At about 1:40 a.m. on Sept. 2, Hanover Police patrolling a residential neighbourhood spotted an older model black Ford pick-up truck driving in a suspicious manner in the 400 block of 12th Avenue in Hanover.

Perth County resident victim of ‘sextortion’ scam

Midwestern Newspapers August 25, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP are reminding residents to follow safe internet practices following a report of another “sextortion” scam in the county.

2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair, Parade results

Midwestern Newspapers August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Rural

Best Theme Float – Visions of Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels Carson Farms Shriners Best 4-H Club…

2022 Listowel Agricultural Fair results, Homecraft Division

Midwestern Newspapers August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Rural

Culinary Arts Loaf of homemade white bread 1. Marybelle Dittmer 2. Marilyn Whaley 3. Beth Annett…

Lack of donations cited as reason for Listowel ReStore closing

Midwestern Newspapers August 24, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Despite great support from the North Perth community, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is closing its doors on Sept. 2.

Grey Bruce Public Health issues third opioid alert this month

Midwestern Newspapers August 24, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey Bruce Health Unit has issued its third opioid alert this month after receiving reports of five drug overdoses in the area within a five-day period.

Municipal election nominations are now closed – here’s who’s running

Midwestern Newspapers August 22, 2022Local News, Municipal Election 2022, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Nominations for October’s municipal election opened May 2, with Aug. 19 being nomination day. Deadline for filing or withdrawing a nomination is 2 p.m. on that date.

Listowel man charged with sexual luring of a minor

Midwestern Newspapers August 19, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Police

A Listowel man has been charged with sexual luring of a minor here.

Emergency rooms in Chesley, Walkerton closed overnight Aug. 19-21

Midwestern Newspapers August 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce Grey Health Centre announced Thursday that the emergency rooms at both the Chesley and Walkerton sites will be closed overnight this weekend – from 5 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday, and 5 p.m. Sunday to 7 a.m. Monday.

Assault, mischief charges laid in domestic incident

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

The Perth County Ontario OPP has charged a Perth East resident after a domestic disturbance occurrence.

Listowel domestic disturbance leads to charges

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after a domestic disturbance occurrence.

Disqualified driver charged following traffic complaint

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a 35-year-old male following a traffic complaint on Perth Road 131 in the Township of Perth East.

Vehicle stolen from rural property

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP is investigating after a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence located on Road 176 in the Municipality of North Perth.   

Theft, fraud charges laid

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

On July 9, the Perth County OPP received a report of a theft of a wallet from a business located on Mitchell Road South in the Municipality of North Perth.

Domestic investigation leads to charges for both parties

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP has charged North Perth residents after police responded to a disturbance.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

Huron United drop points in TMSL matches

An underwhelming performance  saw Huron United Football Club fall by a score of 2-0 in their Tri-City Men's Soccer League against Riverside FC B on July 7.

See all Listowel area articles.

Teeswater Kinsmen seek council approval for new community pavilion

TEESWATER – A proposed community pavilion at Teeswater Kinsmen Park moved a step closer to reality after South Bruce council approved the Teeswater Kinsmen’s request to begin planning the project at its July 28 meeting.

SVCA board chair and GM more optimistic about regionalization

FORMOSA – Board chair Tom Hutchinson and general manager Erik Downing expressed a certain optimism about the coming regionalization of conservation authorities during the July 16 board meeting.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Interim bus service expanded as Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Wellington regional transit study continues

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO – The counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington, together with Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), are expanding interim bus service across the region while work continues on a longer-term joint Regional Transit Study. 

Municipalities need ‘seat at the table’ early on, says Bruce County warden

WALKERTON  – It’s essential that municipalities have a “seat at the table, early on,” said Bruce County Warden Luke Charbonneau at the July meeting of Bruce County council.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Election update

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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Election update

By Midwestern Newspapers

A race for the Reeveship of North Huron continues to be the township’s only election showdown. 

Organizations, local Lions work to welcome newcomers with event

By Submitted

Newcomer Day at Camp is an annual celebration that brings newcomers to Canada, local supporters, and community organizations together for a free day of outdoor fun, food, and friendship. 

Annual TRI-umph Triathlon held in Gorrie

By Nicole Beswitherick

GORRIE – The annual TRI-umph Triathlon in Gorrie was held on Aug. 3, bringing dozens of families to the Howick Optimist Pool and splash pad site.

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