The board of directors of the Foundation For Education Perth-Huron recently announced the appointment of Laura Pethick as executive director. Pethick started work with the Foundation on July 19.
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Midwestern Newspapers GM presented with Silver Quill
On Aug. 4 Canadian Community Newspapers Association board member, David Adsett (left), and London Publishing’s Doug Rowe (right) presented the Silver Quill Award to Midwestern Newspapers General Manager, Bill Huether (middle) for his 25 years of service to the media industry.
Regional unemployment rate continues to drop
Based on the data released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week, it appears the region is recovering very well from the pandemic.
Truth and Reconciliation, 94 calls to action
The Truth and Reconciliation 94 calls to action are a direct result of the Indian Residential School settlement agreement that began in September 2007, intending to bring a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools (IRS).
Charges laid in Listowel break and enter case
Police have arrested an individual after a break, enter and theft was completed at a property in Listowel.
Listowel resident charged following historical sexual assault investigation
A Listowel resident is facing sexual assault charges following a historical investigation.
Listowel teen facing numerous charges following investigation
A Listowel resident is facing numerous charges, including assault and theft, following his arrest on July 31.
Listowel resident facing multiple assault charges
A Listowel resident is facing multiple charges following an investigation by Perth County OPP.
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
For the second year in a row, directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been forced to make the decision to cancel the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.
Governments supporting projects to assist farmers
The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.
Huron Perth Public Health to offer Hepatitis A vaccination clinics
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) will hold Hepatitis A vaccination clinics next week.
Photographer gets Canadian landscape puzzles stocked in Listowel-area stores
Landscape photographer Rick Schmidt is still a bit puzzled by his latest success. An athlete in his youth, he’s never been a huge fan of jigsaw puzzles — but that’s the direction his photography and fine art business is taking him. And the pandemic, he thinks, is part of the reason.
In command
The Listowel Peewee 13U WOBA2 squad met the Howick Hawks Black in 2021 minor baseball action on July 28 at Jackson Park. Pictured: Listowel catcher Jaxon McGuire checks a runner at first base.
Back in action
Listowel Minor Soccer is back and going strong, with U6 action taking place on July 28 at Eastdale Public School. Pictured is U6 Green’s Eirad Tesfay firing in a goal for his team.
McKeown signs with Colorado Avalanche
Roland McKeown is taking his talents to Colorado.
