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Perth East resident charged with spousal assault

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth East resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.

Local charged with three counts of shoplifting

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Police

A suspect has been charged after thefts from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.

Police seek suspects in Listowel break and enter

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Police

Police are looking for suspects after a business/residence was broken into earlier this month

Midwestern Newspapers receives 12 OCNA award nominations

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2021 Better Newspapers Competition this week, with Midwestern Newspapers picking up 12 nominations in recognition of some top-tier local news coverage last year.

Police investigating theft of swing from Listowel school playground 

Midwestern Newspapers February 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are investigating after the theft of a swing from a school in Listowel.

One charged following threat at Walkerton school

Midwestern Newspapers February 14, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

One person is in custody following a reported threat at a school in Walkerton this morning.

Guilty plea entered in 2019 death of Brockton man

Midwestern Newspapers February 10, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ronald Seifried, 60, of West Grey pleaded guilty in Walkerton Court on Feb. 2, to charges of dangerous driving causing death, and failing to remain and provide assistance.

North Huron man crashes stolen vehicle, facing several charges

Midwestern Newspapers February 10, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A North Huron resident is facing several charges following a string of events that took place last month in Wingham.

West Grey defendant enters guilty plea in 2019 death of Brockton man

Midwestern Newspapers February 9, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Ronald Seifried, 60, of West Grey pleaded guilty in Walkerton Court on Feb. 2, to charges of dangerous driving causing death, and failing to remain and provide assistance.

Driver charged with impaired operation

Midwestern Newspapers February 9, 2022Police

Perth County Ontario Provincial Police officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Jan. 29 just before 1 a.m. on Mill Street East, in Perth East, when a vehicle stop was conducted.

Shoplifter charged in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers February 9, 2022Police

A person has been charged for theft after they were caught shoplifting at a local business.

Multiple Perth East thefts reported

Midwestern Newspapers February 9, 2022Police

A number of people have reported that their vehicles and sheds were entered in the Township of Perth East over the winter.

Impaired driving charge laid in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers February 9, 2022Police

Another driver has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop in the Municipality of North Perth earlier this month.

Impaired charge laid near Wingham

Midwestern Newspapers February 9, 2022Police

A resident of Listowel is facing an over 80 charge along with other driving-related charges following a traffic stop that took place outside of Wingham in January. 

Listowel driver involved in crash south of Ariss, facing charges

Midwestern Newspapers February 9, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A Listowel resident is facing charges following a two-vehicle crash in December south of Ariss.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Elma Township Public School hosts annual fun fair – including educator inflatable race

Elma Township Public School’s annual fun fair on May 29 featured a ton of games and attractions…

See all Listowel area articles.

April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

South Bruce council moves ahead with drain improvements, paving contract and infrastructure upgrades

TEESWATER - South Bruce council is advancing a series of infrastructure projects, including major improvements to a municipal drain, following reports presented on May 26 by the municipality’s operations department.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Picture of the Past

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Smile Cookie campaign at Walkerton Tim Horton’s raises most funds in region

WALKERTON - This year’s Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $24,131 in Walkerton.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

Lack of healthcare provider knowledge a barrier to care for 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Perth, Huron Counties

Unlike doctors, there is no shortage of headlines of rural healthcare as of late. Besides the urgent need for healthcare professionals locally, provincially and nationally, studies are looking deeper into specifics.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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15th annual North Perth Character Run ‘successful’ says organizers

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LISTOWEL - The North Perth Community of Character held its 15th annual Character Run on May 28 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.

Picture of the Past

By Submitted

From June 7, 1989: Keith Waldie (standing) and Jack Tait were honored at the Walkerton Rotary Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held on Saturday, June 17 at the Community Centre.

Huron-Perth District Women’s Institute district meeting featured Blyth Festival Theatre keynote speaker

By Rachel Hammermueller

Guest speaker Rachael King, general manager of Blyth Festival Theatre, gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look into the expansive world of rural theatre which produces art that often travels to the international stage.

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