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Legionnaires post third straight win after topping Sr. Astros

Dan McNee June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Legionnaires seem to have found their mid-season stride, following a decisive 17-7 victory over the Mitchell Senior Astros on June 25 at Cooper Field.

North Perth bylaw amended due to real estate signage

Melissa Dunphy June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At the June 19 meeting, North Perth Clerk Lindsay Cline made a presentation to council surrounding the municipality’s sign bylaw.

Royal LePage Don Hamilton hosts charity barbecue

Melissa Dunphy June 28, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Royal LePage Don Hamilton held a charity barbecue on June 20 with all proceeds raised going towards It Takes A Village in Listowel. Pictured from left: Employees Darren Streicher, Larry Keupfer and Julie Eisler grill up some sausages outside of Royal LePage Don Hamilton’s Listowel location on Wallac

North Perth council hosts workshop for strategic plan update

Melissa Dunphy June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

On June 12, a special meeting of North Perth council was held to discuss the strategic plan update that is currently underway for the municipality. Catherine Oosterbaan, from Oosterbaan Strategy, facilitated the workshop with council members.

Avon Maitland school board hosts women in trades event

Midwestern Newspapers June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Avon Maitland District School Board hosted its annual women in trades event, The Real Deal on Skilled Trades, during the evening of June 15 in Stratford.

Muslim missionaries, supporters visit Atwood

Cory Bilyea June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

A group of missionaries from Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada visited Atwood on June 25, holding signs and speaking with passersby about a national exhibition in over 1,000 towns and cities.

Middle Maitland Restoration Fund hopes to bring river back to life

Mike Wilson June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Middle Maitland River was once a robust waterway full of wildlife and clear water. Residents of a certain age happily tell stories to their children and grandchildren of swimming or fishing in the river during their youth.

New owners of Brenneman’s Funeral Home continue tree planting tradition in new location

Cory Bilyea June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

When David and Abbey Bald purchased the Brenneman’s Funeral Home in Atwood in 2022, they weren’t sure if the small town’s annual memorial tree planting event would continue. Not because they didn’t want to, but because the original location was full.

North Easthope Tractor Club visits Milverton church

Submitted June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Pastor Bonnie Schelter-Brown of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milverton welcomed the North Easthope Tractor club (NEAT) to their church for a homemade breakfast last week. Dozens of tractors toured through the Perth County town, giving the ‘farmer wave’ to those residents who welcomed them, and

Listowel considered one of Ontario’s most affordable places to live

Mike Wilson June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

A study shows that Listowel is one of the more affordable places to live in Ontario.

Listowel residents collect good for East African village

Submitted June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

A container filled with items donated by the community for East Africa will soon be departing. The goods were collected on behalf of Heart for Africa, a faith-based humanitarian organization that focuses on bringing hope to the Kingdom of Eswatini, Africa, in the areas of hunger, orphans, poverty an

Comancheros show to close roads, July 9

Melissa Dunphy June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At its June 19 meeting, North Perth council approved a request for local road closures on July 9.

Future steps of Set7 initiative revealed at recent council meeting

Melissa Dunphy June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

A Set7 update was given at the June 19 North Perth council meeting.

Stuff a Truck Foodraiser a success

Submitted June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The inaugural Stuff the Truck Foodraiser held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Listowel on June…

1967 dedication of Stratford’s Confederation Park

Jennifer Georgiou June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Turning back to 1967, the City of Stratford was abuzz with planning celebration events for the week of the Centennial of Canada’s Confederation and throughout the year

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

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This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

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The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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