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
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
One person was charged after a break and enter to a business and a mischief in Listowel.
Drugs seized in Listowel traffic stop
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
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
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
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
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
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 may be in the region.
Assault takes place in Monkton
One person was charged after an assault left a victim with non-life-threatening injuries in North Pe
Pedestrian killed in Poole identified
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
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
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.
Brockton man charged with assault, possession of weapon
A Brockton man is one of two individuals charged by Wellington County OPP following an incident in Wellington North last week.
Don Van Galen seeks Perth-Wellington PC nomination for 2022 provincial election
Former St. Marys councillor Don Van Galen is the latest to enter the race to be selected as the Progressive Conservative Party’s candidate in Perth-Wellington for next year’s provincial election.
