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The book Water Under the Bridges: Fullarton Township, 1824-1997 tells the story of Hattie Baker’s Farm Centre for Boys and her devotion to housing and educating vulnerable youth.

Cole Brubacher will be looking to join the ranks of some pretty elite company when it comes to local fundraising feats of strength later this month.

With Pride Month in full swing, North Perth has raised a Pride flag at its municipal office for the second time in history.

The North Perth Fire Department’s Monkton station held its firefighters’ breakfast on June 11 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex. The event had a lengthy lineup but was well worth the wait, as firefighters served the hungry crowd a delicious breakfast. Pictured: Jack, 1, and Cohen McEwen, 3, smile

A proposed industrial subdivision could be coming to Listowel’s south end, as an application for an industrial plan of subdivision is being submitted to Perth County.

The regional elementary school track and field finals were held at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham on June 7, with student-athletes from throughout the region vying for those coveted red, blue and white ribbons.

The greyish skies over Gorrie did not darken the mood on Friday morning, as township staff and local dignitaries gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new splash pad and playground at the Howick Optimist Pool.

During the June 6 meeting, Howick council discussed an amendment to standard road crossing for Fordwich development. The report was presented by the township’s Operations Manager, Dean Nicholson.

At their June 6 meeting, the council from Howick Township received a report recommending amendments to the site plan control bylaw due to impacts from Bill 23 and Bill 109. This was updated to due these recent provincial legislative changes that affect municipalities across Ontario.

The housing market showed no signs of cooling off last month, as the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS (HPAR) are reporting its second-best May on record.

It takes selflessness, sacrifice and a willingness to help to become a successful firefighter. It takes hard work and dedication day-in and day-out. Serving as a firefighter is an incredible feat, but serving humbly for 35 years? Exceptional. That’s why the celebration for Howick firefighter Kevin S

Police have closed a portion of Line 87 in North Perth to investigate a crash between an ATV and a pick-up truck.

Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual offence investigation that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

Perth County residents can borrow a plethora of items from their local library, including PC Connect fare passes, beginning June 12.