So I’ve got a question – and it’s a toughie: What is the purpose of our lower- and upper-tier municipal governments? For those of you scratching your heads – lower tier is the municipalities: Your South Bruces, your North Hurons and your Perth Easts (just to name a few) while the upper-tier...
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Witnesses provide conflicting testimonies regarding Falconer’s injuries
A witness to the incident that resulted in Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer being seriously injured following a North Huron Council meeting on Feb. 17 has provided his account to Midwestern Newspapers, suggesting Falconer may have been attacked.
Central Huron man arrested on assault charges in connection with Wingham incident
On March 11 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported an arrest was made in connection with an alleged assault on Feb. 17 on Frances Street in Wingham.
U11A Southeast Surge claim home win against Midwest 49ers
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of March 2 through 8.
Sully Burrows- ready to ‘rally around’ with a Paddyfest crowd
LISTOWEL – Playing Friday Night’s Paddyfest Concert is Perry Sounds’ own, Sully Burrows. The…
Gearing up for another legendary Paddyfest Friday night
LISTOWEL – This year’s Paddyfest concert showcase features Nate Haller as the headlining and…
Leduc ready to kick-off Paddyfest Concert night
LISTOWEL – Milverton’s soulful country sweetheart, Janna Leduc is set to travel back North…
Predators participate in 3rd annual Central Perth Zehr Insurance Invitational Tournament
MILVERTON - The U13 Predators White team was in Milverton to play at the 3rd annual Central Perth Zehr Insurance Invitational Tournament on February 28 and March 1. They had a tough round robin where they lost 3-1 vs. the Zurich Thunder, won 5-0 vs the Lambton Shores Predators, and lost a nail biter
North Perth resident arrested in construction equipment theft
WEST PERTH - Perth County OPP have recovered stolen property and arrested one individual in connection with a theft that occurred in the Municipality of West Perth on Feb. 23.
Perth County annual reduced load restrictions back in effect
STRATFORD - As the weather warms up and roads begin to thaw, Perth County’s annual load restrictions return as of March 1.
Hayloft Music Festival named as a Top 100 Ontario Festival
LISTOWEL – North Perth now has a Top 100 Ontario Festival title to add its growing list of…
North Perth updates communications plan, with focus on sharing council highlights
LISTOWEL - North Perth Residents will soon see social media posts, as well as paper copies, from the Municipality of North Perth sharing council meeting highlights.
Listowel to turn green for 49th Paddyfest, the town’s iconic Irish festival
LISTOWEL - The popular Paddyfest Irish Festival is back for its 49th year, with a full slate of events scheduled across two-weeks, running from March 13 to 22.
Pathway to the Past: Dentist’s home on Binning Street
Have you ever walked past a home and wished you could see inside? Even just a tiny peek? Back in…
LDSS hosts WOSSAA, finishes fourth
LISTOWEL - Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) hosted the 2026 Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) AA Championship for Senior Boys Basketball on Feb. 25.
