WINGHAM - The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation recognized the fundraising efforts of the Hallahan family for their contribution to local health care.
Over $1 million announced by province for maintenance of major roads in North Perth
NORTH PERTH - Over $1 million in funding will go towards the maintenance of major roads in North Perth.
Lecce announces changes to Ontario secondary school graduation requirements
TORONTO – Several changes to Ontario high schools will come into effect this fall.
Midwestern Newspapers’ June 6, 2024 turnbacks
2014 – Industrial wind turbines and preservation of agiruclutral land were the main talking points at an all-candidates meeting held in Listowel last week, were around 100 people attended the event as seven candidates for Perth-Wellington spoke to the issues facing the community.
Memories of Wingham: Mary Tervit Wallace
WINGHAM – Mary is the daughter of George H. Tervit and Annie Robertson Tervit. George H. Tervit…
ATV patrol officers focus on rider safety following increase in fatalities
SOUTH BRUCE - ATV Safety Awareness Week is May 31 to June 9, and South Bruce OPP are taking the opportunity to educate the public to ensure a safer ride.
Brucelea Haven participates in Walk for Alzheimer’s
Residents and 25 family and team members supported each other in Brucelea Haven long-term care home’s first Walk for Alzheimer’s, in support of the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce on May 22.
Bluewater District School Board launches strategic plan survey
Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) wants to hear from members of the public in setting the future direction of our local education system.
Hanover Scouts hold bottle drive and barbecue
Everyone is invited to join the 5th Hanover Scout Troop for a day of fun, food, and community spirit at the group’s bottle drive and barbecue.
Auto dealer pitches in for physician recruitment
Stop 23 is working with the local hospital and health care team to support physician recruitment efforts. On May 30, the Listowel automobile dealership made a donation of $20,000 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation toward efforts to attract physicians to the area.
Cargill’s 2024 Homecoming ambassador contestants step forward
Eight young community members have stepped forward in the hope of becoming Cargill’s 2024 Homecoming ambassador.
Pieces of the Past: Community motor excusions
Road trips and family drives are great ways to enjoy a summer day. Beginning in 1923, the Listowel Chamber of Commerce invited “motor hikers” to travel together in annual “community motor excursions” to advertise their town and others on the route. That first year, the caravan travelled to Kincardin
Two people arrested; $100,000 worth of property recovered
PERTH EAST – Two Perth East resident, aged 47 and 42, were arrested May 29 at an address on Line…
Walkerton tennis and pickleball court upgrades complete
The Municipality of Brockton has announced upgrades to the Walkerton Tennis Courts are now complete. New fencing, lighting, resurfacing, and the addition of three new pickleball courts were included in this project that started construction in summer 2023.
Funding provided for Catholic school expansion
LISTOWEL – The Ontario government will provide $5.8 million towards a new addition to St.…
