With the end of the Second World War expected soon, local newspapers described how area churches were “overflowing” for Easter services in April 1945.
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Fool me once, shame on you…
It is becoming increasingly difficult to figure out what is real and what is fake.
Growing anxiety about the direction of our country
If you’re looking for warning signs about the state of our economy, there were all kinds these past few weeks.
U9 Predators bring home gold
It was gold for the Central Perth U9 Predators at the year-end Meltdown Tournament in Mount Forest on March 24.
Eastdale addition on schedule, slated to open September 2024
Listowel’s Eastdale Public School is getting ready for increased capacity coming in the next school year.
Council seeking more information about allowing ATVs on NP trail
Council directed staff to present further information regarding allowing ATVs to use a section of the North Perth trail between Listowel and Atwood at a future council meeting.
2023 North Perth building department deficit totals $830K
North Perth’s incoming Chief Building Official (CBO), Sally McMullen, delivered some tough numbers for council to digest at the March 18 meeting.
Jamie Warren played some toe-tapping tunes at the Listowel Legion
Jamie Warren played some toe-tapping tunes at the Listowel Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 on Sunday, March 24 during his afternoon matinee show.
March 28th turnbacks
2014 – The long winter was stretching the Perth County roads maintenance budget thin.
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,
