Perth County OPP have charged a Blyth resident for failing to remain at a collision and failure to report an accident.
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Bylaw passed to change Howick council remuneration
At Howick council’s Jan. 17 meeting, a bylaw was passed that changes the remuneration for council members.
Moore reminds Ontarians to ‘remain vigilant,’ get vaccinated
The province’s chief medical officer of health says despite a decline in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, Ontarians should “remain vigilant” and stay up-to-date with vaccinations.
Howick’s new fire chief gets candid about the high-profile position
At the Township of Howick council meeting on Oct. 18, 2022, Reeve Doug Harding presented Josh Kestner with the Fire Chief epaulets. Having been in the new gig for three months now, the Wingham Advance Times sat down with Chief Kestner to see how he is faring in the job.
Howick approves increase to firefighter compensation for truck, equipment maintenance
During the Jan. 17 Howick council meeting, Fire Chief Josh Kestner presented a report to council in regards to changing the remuneration for truck and equipment inspections.
IN PHOTOS: ANGstravaganza, Jan. 21
Supporters, family and friends were out in full force for ‘Angtravaganza’ and Listowel’s Ang Stratton at Between The Lines Sports Campus and the Listowel Squash Courts on Jan. 21, raising money for the local single mother who is currently battling Stage 4 breast cancer.
IN PHOTOS: Hockey Day in Howick 2023
Hockey Day in Howick returned in fine fashion on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Howick Community Centre, where 11 teams within the Howick and Upper Maitland Mustangs organizations put their skills on display for another exciting event that received tremendous spectator support.
Cyclones stumble to three straight losses
The Listowel Cyclones are still struggling to find their footing since the turn of the calendar into 2023, with the local junior squad dropping three more contests last week while being outscored 12-5.
IN PHOTOS: Milverton 4 Wheel Drives host alumni event, Jan. 21
The Milverton 4 Wheel Drives senior hockey organization hosted a special alumni event on Jan. 21 at the Perth East Recreation Complex, with a pair of games featuring past players 35+ and 45+. The well-attended event raised an impressive $3,205 for the Barney Dale Memorial Fund.
Businesses benefit from coupon book sales
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to adversely affect countless local businesses economically last year, Listowel Squash Courts owner Alan McArthur saw an opportunity to lend a helping hand and generate some additional income for those hit hardest.
HPPH provides update on respiratory illness season
In Huron-Perth, the challenges of the respiratory illness season continue as viruses such as COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) still circulate the region.
Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary installs new executive
The Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently installed its new executive for 2023, pictured from left: Karen Michael, secretary, Rhonda Beirnes, president, and Linda Tobin, treasurer. The Auxiliary has ‘lots of plans for 2023,’ with one of its primary fundraising generators, the LMH gift shop,
A century ago, cheese production was ‘great boon for Elma Township’
Since the mid-1860s, cheese making in Perth County had been on the rise and quickly became a popular trade. It is reported in the 1871 census that there were 13 cheese factories in Perth County. By the 1881 census, the number had risen to 30.
Perth Paramedic Services provide budget update at county council
At its Jan. 12 meeting, Perth County council discussed a report provided by the Municipal Shared Services Committee (MSSC) with their update on the financial impact of 2022, and highlights for business activities in the coming year.
North Perth Seed Bank hopes to promote growing locally
With the steady rise of food costs making it harder to feed families, one North Perth resident began an initiative to help people with this growing issue.
