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North Perth resident charged with multiple sexual offences

Midwestern Newspapers December 22, 2021Police

An ongoing police investigation has resulted in a number of charges for a North Perth resident.

$5,000 worth of wire stolen from Listowel business

Midwestern Newspapers December 22, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

Police are looking for two suspects after a reported break-in and theft from a business on Rocher Road last week.

Suspect attempts to steal car with passenger inside

Midwestern Newspapers December 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

A scary situation ended safely for one North Perth resident after someone tried to steal their car – with them inside.

Police lay 13 charges in stolen vehicle incident in Wroxeter

Midwestern Newspapers December 17, 2021Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Hamilton man is facing a total of 13 criminal charges stemming from a stolen vehicle incident in Wroxeter. 

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.

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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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