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Two stolen vehicles recovered, Huron East man faces 15 charges

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

A break and enter and two vehicle thefts resulted in a Huron East resident facing 15 charges, after a series of events in Perth County last month.

OPP: latest research shows high levels of chemicals, lower-than-advertised levels of THC in illegal cannabis

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

OPP officials say tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and pesticide analysis  of illegal cannabis shows consumers should break ties with their “dealer” and switch to legal products.

Former youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault, exploitation charges

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

Last fall, Huron County OPP charged a former youth pastor from Wingham with seven counts of sexual assault and seven counts of sexual exploitation. On Dec. 1 at the Goderich Court House, Simon Chiarello pleaded guilty to the charges.

Province expanding booster shot eligibility, tightening proof of vaccination requirements

Midwestern Newspapers December 10, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The provincial government has announced measures to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots and tighten proof of vaccination requirements in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and the spread of the Omicron variant.

Public Health investigating possible case of Omicron variant in Huron County

Midwestern Newspapers December 10, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be in the region.

Assault takes place in Monkton

Midwestern Newspapers December 9, 2021Police

One person was charged after an assault left a victim with non-life-threatening injuries in North Pe

Pedestrian killed in Poole identified

Midwestern Newspapers December 9, 2021Police

Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal collision that took place last week in the hamlet of Poole. 

COVID-19 cases relatively low in Grey-Bruce

Midwestern Newspapers December 9, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Grey-Bruce area still has low numbers of new COVID cases – seven reported as of Dec. 6 – with 44 active cases, 221 active high-risk contacts and two people hospitalized in Grey-Bruce.

Blessings To You donates funds to provide rec programs in Minto

Midwestern Newspapers December 8, 2021Independent Plus, Local News, Sports

A recent donation from Blessings To You in Palmerston will allow the Town of Minto’s community services department to offer several free programs this winter.

Brockton man charged with assault, possession of weapon

Midwestern Newspapers December 6, 2021Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton man is one of two individuals charged by Wellington County OPP following an incident in Wellington North last week.

Don Van Galen seeks Perth-Wellington PC nomination for 2022 provincial election

Midwestern Newspapers December 3, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Ontario Election 2022

Former St. Marys councillor Don Van Galen is the latest to enter the race to be selected as the Progressive Conservative Party’s candidate in Perth-Wellington for next year’s provincial election.

Province expands booster shot eligibility to those aged 50 and over

Midwestern Newspapers December 3, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The province has announced expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to an additional 4.6 million Ontarians.

Brockton resident among three charged in Georgian Bluffs drug bust

Midwestern Newspapers December 3, 2021Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton resident is among three individuals facing charges following the execution of a search warrant in Georgian Bluffs.

North Perth vehicle owner charged for school bus violation

Midwestern Newspapers December 2, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP have charged the owner of a vehicle after it drove through the stop arm and flashing lights of a school bus last week.

North Perth resident charged with assault

Midwestern Newspapers December 2, 2021Police

Police have charged a North Perth resident with assault during a recent domestic occurrence.

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Select Your Region

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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