Two Brockton men were held in custody pending a bail hearing after being charged with several drugs and weapons charges.
Town of Hanover launches citizen questionnaire for strategic plan development
The Town of Hanover is developing a new strategic plan and invites residents and business owners to participate in a citizen questionnaire to help the town establish municipal priorities for 2023 to 2027.
Dairy Club learns the science behind Pine River Cheese
The second meeting of the South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club was held on May 13 at Pine River Cheese, located 10 minutes south of Kincardine on Highway 21.
Wingham Lions support United Way
The Lions Club of Wingham recently presented the United Way Perth-Huron with an $800 donation
South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club hosts first meeting of 2023
Spring is here and the South Bruce 4-H Dairy Club is under way.
Perth County OPP respond to bomb threat in Listowel
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Howick Township resident after responding to a bomb threat in the Municipality of North Perth.
Joanne Waddell and the Newton post office
Did you know that there is a place in Perth County named in honour of the famed English physicist and mathematician, Sir Isaac Newton?
Listowel Scouts Group explore Maple Keys Sugar Bush
On Saturday, May 6, the 2nd Listowel Scouts Group enjoyed the morning exploring the Maple Keys Sugar Bush. The Scouts demonstrated knife safety while in the bush, and also gained practical experience on safe fire-building practices, as well as enjoying roasting hotdogs over an open fire.
OPP warn of packages containing lethal substance
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about packages – containing a potentially lethal substance – that may have been sent to individuals at risk of self-harm in communities across Ontario.
Formosa Swans hear about Molly’s Team
The Formosa Swans welcomed one of their own members as a guest speaker at their May meeting.
Province addresses veterinary shortage, updates Veterinarians’ Act
Together with Ontario livestock organizations, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has identified the critical shortage of veterinarians, especially those active in large animal medicine, as one of the biggest problems facing farmers in this province.
Three LDSS seniors finish in top five at WOSSAA badminton
Listowel District Secondary School sent seven senior players to the 2023 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) badminton championships on May 4, with three returning home with a top-five placing.
Local groups planning upcoming events in Formosa
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held their annual retreat night on Tuesday, May 2. Following mass, Father Emmanuel Azike gave an inspiring talk on the role of men and women in the Catholic Church. A discussion was also held on the role of the CWL within the Catholic Church. CWL members ass
Listowel Junior Cyclones annual team awards banquet
NORTH PERTH – The Listowel Junior Cyclones held their annual team awards banquet last weekend,…
Town-wide yard sales go May 13
Listowel and Atwood’s annual town-wide yard sales are scheduled for this Saturday, May 13. Any and all members of the public are encouraged to conduct their own private sales on their properties. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m.
