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County stewardship program returns for second year

Submitted October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Perth County Stewardship Program is back for a second year to support tree-planting projects and forest management plans across the region. 

Two North Perth residents receive Coronation Medals

Rachel Hammermueller October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

At a ceremony at Listowel’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259, twenty area citizens received King Charles III Coronation Medals. 

Taylor Swift tickets in United Way raffle

Submitted September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth - Huron (UWPH) has announced a charity raffle offering two tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert in Toronto on Nov. 23.

Brussels holds its 161st fall fair

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 161st Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 17 and 18.

Rotary Stratford welcomes 27th annual Dragon Boat Festival set for Sept. 14 along the Avon

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner

The iconic Dragon Boat proudly stands  in the square, heralding the upcoming 27th annual Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival.

Listowel 15U OBA wins OBA Championship

Submitted September 12, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel 15U OBA team won the Ontario Baseball Association championship in Mitchell winning all five games they played in the provincial final tournament held Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. 

Listowel Agricultural Fair competition results

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

One thing the 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair is known for is its many competitions. This year saw many competitors trying their hand at unique parade floats to the pedal tractor pull. 

Walkerton card results – September 12

Submitted September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre results from Sept. 4 at the Walkerton Library.

Atwood Fire Station celebrates its 50th anniversary with the Perth Water Games

Rachel Hammermueller September 12, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

Atwood Fire Station celebrated its 50th Anniversary on September 6 by hosting the Perth County Water Games

Elmwood celebrates 170th in style at Homecoming 2024

Pauline Kerr September 11, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Elmwood parade was a stylish affair for the town's 170th celebrations.

Teeswater, Mildmay pool fundraisers a success

Midwestern Newspapers September 11, 2024Contests, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a Recreation and Facilities Department Activity report for information at its Aug. 27 meeting. 

Vance Fund open for applications from Wingham residents until Sept. 30

Midwestern Newspapers September 6, 2024Contests, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Leland and Thora Vance Fund, held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF), is open for applications and will close on September 30, at 9 a.m.

2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair parade competition results

Midwestern Newspapers August 15, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

The 2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair was a big hit yet again this year, with droves of families coming out to enjoy exhibits, rides, shows and of course, the opening night parade.

Walkerton card game results – July 24, 2024

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Euchre results for Wednesday, July 24 at the Walkerton Library.

Cargill has new Homecoming Ambassador after 45 years – Payton Hayes

Pauline Kerr August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

In a gala pageant on July 28, Cargill’s reigning Homecoming Ambassador since 1979, Pennie Wilhelm, passed on her crown to the 2024 ambassador, Payton Hayes.

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

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.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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