Corey Conners had a highly productive weekend in Delaware.
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All North Perth council seats to be contested in October’s municipal election
There will be a race for every seat on North Perth council this fall.
Howick hosts WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament
The U15 Howick Hawks hardball team hosted the WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament last weekend in the newly revamped Gorrie Ball Diamond, with five teams travelling from Clinton, Owen Sound, Listowel, and Saugeen.
Wroxeter Rippers raise over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County
The first-ever Victim Services Day at the Ballpark was a success, raising over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County.
Council accepts fill from former Wroxeter landfill with a fee of over $61K
With the hopes of striking a mutually advantageous agreement, council decided to accept fill from the former Wroxeter landfill, to be used as cover at the Howick Township landfill, at the cost of $40 per tonne.
Howick official plan updated to reflect housing shortage, hobby farms, increase of on-farm businesses
Council passed a bylaw to implement changes to Howick Township’s official plan and zoning bylaw at its Aug. 16 council meeting, after a presentation from Huron County’s manager of planning.
Listowel man charged with sexual luring of a minor
A Listowel man has been charged with sexual luring of a minor here.
Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released phase two of its “Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
Rae announces funding for local high-speed internet
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced $1.6 million in provincial and federal funds to bring fast, reliable high-speed internet to more than 380 homes, farms, and businesses in Perth County.
Average selling price of homes in North Perth was $620K last month
Those looking to buy a home in North Perth now have plenty of options to choose from, however they will still pay a hefty price to do so.
Council approves Monkton ball diamonds for pole, light upgrades
Baseball players utilizing the diamonds in Monkton next season stand to benefit from lighting upgrades following a recent North Perth council approval.
Floating in the air
A hot-air balloon drifts just south of Listowel on Tuesday evening, Aug. 9.
Local photo manager offering tips during Save Your Photos Month
An international group with local ties is hosting a series of mini-classes throughout September to help people better manage their photo collections.
Perth County to look at bringing all plow operations in-house
Council feels it is time to take another look at bringing all winter maintenance operations back in-house.
Wicked Ride returns to Listowel
The ‘Wicked Ride’ is a women’s only charitable event touring southwestern Ontario’s roads, shops, services & points of interest, with the latest edition taking place on Saturday, Aug. 13.
