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Police charge Listowel man in Memorial Park vandalism incident

Midwestern Newspapers December 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

Police have arrested one individual after an investigation into vandalism at Listowel Memorial Park last month.

North Perth man charged with stunt driving

Midwestern Newspapers December 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A North Perth man has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop that took place in Whitechurch on Dec. 15.

Police asking parents to speak to youth about risks of participating in social media challenges

Midwestern Newspapers December 16, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

Parents are being reminded to speak to children and youth about the risks of participating in social media challenges following an incident in Listowel where someone kicked in the front door of a Brock Street West home.

Local resident charged with domestic assault

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Perth resident after one person was assaulted during a domestic occurrence.

Howick woman charged for Listowel offences

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

One person was charged after a break and enter to a business and a mischief in Listowel.

Drugs seized in Listowel traffic stop

Midwestern Newspapers December 15, 2021Police

One person was charged after an investigation revealed they were in possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.

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.

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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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Province announces $4.3 million for Huron and Perth health teams

The provincial government announced $4.3 million for Huron and Perth Counties to assist in attaching over 10,000 patients to primary care.

Local unemployment rates rise to 5.3%

WALKERTON - The unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased in March by 0.2 percentage points to 5.3% yet remained the lowest unemployment rate in the province for the past three months.

See all Listowel area articles.

Proposed boundary change, budget planning updates headline school board committee agenda

CHESLEY - A proposed revision to French Immersion boundaries and updates on budget planning for the 2026–2027 school year were among the items discussed at a recent Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) committee meeting.

South Bruce approves ball diamond funding, pool filter replacement

TEESWATER - South Bruce council approved a series of recreation and facilities decisions at its April 14 meeting, including a budget amendment to support improvements at the Mildmay Medical Clinic baseball diamond and the purchase of new equipment for the Teeswater Culross Pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Brockton’s dog park may be moving from Lobies Park to new location

WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park was years in the planning before a location in Lobies Park was selected for a pilot project that’s still underway. After two years, there’s still work to be done, and that work may involve a new location.

Brockton’s Jackson Huber honoured for making his acting dream come true

BROCKTON - Jackson Huber is a young Brockton student with a dream of becoming an actor.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

No injuries, minor damage in Britespan fire

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM - The Fire Department of North Huron was called to Britespan on North Street in Wingham on Wed. Apr. 15 for a smoldering fire in a dust collector.

Council approves rezoning request for Masonic Lodge building in Wingham

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – A public meeting was held during the North Huron regular council meeting on Apr. 20 to…

Phantom of the Opera silent film with live organ coming to Wingham United Church

By Cory Bilyea

WINGHAM – For families wondering if a nearly 100-year-old black‑and‑white silent film can…

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