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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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“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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