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Fatal house fire in Teeswater under investigation

Midwestern Newspapers February 18, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

A house fire in Teeswater earlier today has claimed the life of one individual.

North Perth resident charged with assault

Midwestern Newspapers February 18, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.

Police looking to identify two shoplifting suspects in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Police

Police are looking to identify two people in relation to a shoplifting investigation at a business in Listowel.

Wingham ED to be closed Feb. 18-19 due to lack of staff

Midwestern Newspapers February 16, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The emergency department (ED) at the Wingham and District Hospital will be closed overnight on Saturday.

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.

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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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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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