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U9 Mustangs go undefeated at WOAA year end tournament
The Upper Maitland Mustangs U9 HL squad went undefeated in the WOAA year end tournament at the Ripley Community Centre over the March 23-24 weekend.
Atwood Lions Stagette a success
The Atwood Lions Stagette was held on Saturday, March 23 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, its second year running with proceeds going towards the refurbishment of the EMCC.
Drives fall just short in McLean Trophy bid
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives came within a couple goals of claiming the Hugh McLean Trophy for the Ontario Elite Hockey League’s consolation bracket, but fell just short in Game 7 against the Georgian Bay Applekings.
United Way sets new fundraising record
United Way Perth-Huron recently gathered at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel to celebrate the spirit of the Perth-Huron community. After a record-setting campaign that raised $2,345,792, it was time to recognize the donors, volunteers and organizations who enable the organization’s work acros
Listowel hospital obstetrics ward to close for six months
According to a March 25 release, the obstetrics department at the Listowel Memorial Hospital will be temporarily closed until mid-September 2024.
Brussels’ Adam Cousins – country star in the making
Being born and raised in the small town of Brussels, Adam Cousins is a poster boy for real small town living and country music stardom dreaming. His love and appreciation for music drove Cousins to pursue his passion for country music, and now being an exciting and emerging Canadian country talent,
Cyclones take 2-0 lead on Cents in Midwest semis
The Listowel Cyclones were certainly expecting more opposition during their second-round playoff matchup, and through two games the Ayr Centennials have given the top-seeded junior club all they can handle.
Proposal to end free water testing for private wells raises alarm bells
A regional source water protection committee is sounding the alarm about a proposal to end free water testing for private wells in Ontario.
U11 Cyclones win at WOAA divisional championships
The Listowel U11 LL#2 Cyclones won the WOAA divisional championship on March 25, topping the AEMHA Ice Dogs 8-2 in the final held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Single-vehicle collision results in Perth East death
One person is deceased following a single-vehicle collision in Perth County.
OPP investigating latest incidents of mischief, hate crimes in Listowel
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the perpetrators in relation to mischief incidents reported in Listowel last week.
The importance of open-ended goals
On Tuesday, March 12, Camille Herron, 42, crossed the finish line of the first-ever Lululemon six-day long race named FURTHER. Upon crossing the finish line, she not only completed the six-day-long ultramarathon – an incredible feat on its own – but also broke 12 world records.
March 21st turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2014 – Canadian rock and country musician Dallas Smith performed at the sold-out,…
Three killed in collision west of Wroxeter, March 14
A two-vehicle collision involving a passenger car and pickup truck has claimed the lives of all three occupants in Howick Township, between Wroxeter and Bluevale.
