Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, left, recently presented three Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum volunteers with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pins in recognition of their work. Volunteers Bob McEachern, Susan Welsh and Diane Gilbertson received their pins at the museum on Dec. 22. Volunteers Wayne Mart
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1933 J.J. Crosier and Company ‘fire sale’
On Dec. 29, 1932 at 7 a.m., a man passing by J.J. Crosier and Company Limited heard a large bang. A few minutes later, smoke began pouring out from the front door of the Stratford-based dry goods and clothing store.
Local couple spreads holiday cheer with goodwill signage
Driving through her neighbourhood in the days leading up to Christmas, something kept catching Debb Ritchie’s eye.
Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree goes Jan. 12-15
Wallace Minor Hockey has announced the 38th Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree will take place from Jan. 12-15 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
Tandem ride
Listowel’s Paydyn Dunn and Amaya Gedcke double down for a rip on the slope at Elma Township Public School on Dec. 28.
Work truck entered, $5K in items stolen
The Perth County OPP are investigating a break and enter to a work truck parked at an address on Hamilton Court in the Municipality of North Perth.
Domestic assault reported in Listowel
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after responding to a domestic disturbance.
Vehicle stolen from Listowel residence
The Perth County OPP is investigating after a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence located on Barber Avenue in Listowel, in the Municipality of North Perth.
OPP ERT resolves situation near Atwood
On Dec. 28 at approximately 1:55 p.m., Members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the assistance of West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and crisis negotiators responded to a check well-being call that took place at a residence on Road 164 just north of Atwood.
Perth County extends thanks to first responders, public works for blizzard efforts
The County of Perth expressed deep gratitude to the region’s public works, first responders, essential workers, and many more for going above and beyond during the blizzard that occurred over the Christmas holidays.
Listowel Minor Hockey Days coming at end of January
This year, Listowel Minor Hockey Days will be held from Saturday, Jan. 28 starting at 8 a.m. until Sunday, Jan. 29 at 9:45 p.m.
2022 Listowel Banner Year in Review – Part 2
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part II features the months of July to December…
Speed demon
Seth Klages, 8, of Newton grabs some air at the Elma Township Public School hill on Dec. 28. Plenty of sledders young and old alike took to the iconic Newry landmark to get in some winter fun over the Christmas holidays.
Perth County offers condolences on passing of former warden
Perth County expressed its condolences on the recent passing of former warden and county council member, Elsie Karges.
Maitland Conservation issues watershed conditions statement
Maitland Conservation (MC) issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds on Dec. 30 after mild temperatures caused the recent fast melt of the accumulation of snow from last week’s blizzard.
