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Discussions on a suitable soldiers’ memorial, led by local chapters of the IODE, started almost as soon as World War I ended in 1918. By 1920 a group had come together to form the Soldiers War Memorial Committee. Working with the Stratford Chamber of Commerce, they collected $19,000 of the $25,000 n

The Listowel Kin Station was the place to be this past weekend.

Attendees of this year’s Atwood Witches Walk were in for a night of fun (and fright) as the event held its 12th annual trail of scares on Oct. 29.

While the 16th annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Gala was an evening to recognize the outstanding contributors of the local community, its primary purpose was much simpler in nature.

This Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Ontarians to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms outside all sleeping areas and test them monthly.

The LDSS senior boys’ record dropped to 2-4 in Huron-Perth volleyball action on Oct. 20, after suffering a pair of home losses to Stratford DSS and Central Huron. The Lightning came up short in straight sets to Central Huron (25-21, 25-20), before falling in three to Stratford (22-25, 25-11, 25-8).

The LDSS junior boys’ volleyball team was in action on Oct. 20 in Listowel, dropping a pair of straight-set decisions to Stratford DSS (25-17, 25-13) and Central Huron (25-23, 25-21).

Lawyer and property owner of Madorin, Synder LLP Barristers and Solicitors, Bob Scriven, grins as he serves brisket to attendees of his Oct. 7 open house. The law firm, originally from Kitchener, has opened a new location in Listowel. The aim of the event was to invite the community out to see the n

The applications for two proposed subdivisions in the northeast end of Listowel were presented at the Oct. 20 Perth County council meeting. 

The annual Listowel Trinity United Church fall rummage sale on Oct. 20-21 saw attendees leave with a variety of new treasures, from clothes to toys and everything in between. Proceeds from the fundraiser are being divided between local charitable organizations such as the Listowel Salvation Army Thr

The Linguists of Listowel Toastmaster club celebrated their 30th anniversary on Oct. 20. The celebration was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel. Current and previous members, as well as guests, enjoyed a night of laughter and learning. The group meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at