Listowel Ford’s annual Blanket Drive wrapped up this week, with product specialist Matt Cory (left) and general manager Bill Williams displaying the stockpile the fourth annual event was able to generate for area organizations on Dec. 20. Cory estimated as of Monday that the 2021 edition of the Driv
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$5,000 worth of wire stolen from Listowel business
Police are looking for two suspects after a reported break-in and theft from a business on Rocher Road last week.
Suspect attempts to steal car with passenger inside
A scary situation ended safely for one North Perth resident after someone tried to steal their car – with them inside.
Ontario to cut capacity limits, reduce gathering sizes in response to Omicron
The province is implementing new capacity restrictions to several sectors in response to the ever-increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario.
Police lay 13 charges in stolen vehicle incident in Wroxeter
A Hamilton man is facing a total of 13 criminal charges stemming from a stolen vehicle incident in Wroxeter.
Police charge Listowel man in Memorial Park vandalism incident
Police have arrested one individual after an investigation into vandalism at Listowel Memorial Park last month.
Province expands COVID-19 booster dose eligibility to those 18 and older
The province has expanded eligibility for third COVID-19 vaccine doses to all Ontarians 18 and older beginning Dec. 20.
North Perth man charged with stunt driving
A North Perth man has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop that took place in Whitechurch on Dec. 15.
Police asking parents to speak to youth about risks of participating in social media challenges
Parents are being reminded to speak to children and youth about the risks of participating in social media challenges following an incident in Listowel where someone kicked in the front door of a Brock Street West home.
Harvest presses on
No matter the weather, crops must be harvested. With the wet fall the region has experienced, it has set some farmers back on their harvest. On Dec. 10, one such farmer was busy harvesting corn in one of their fields at the north end of Listowel at the corner of Highway 23 (Road 164) and Line 87.
Vehicle thefts continue to rise in Perth County
The number of stolen vehicles in Perth County is on the rise.
IN PHOTOS – Christmas in Atwood
Despite the wild, windy weather on Dec. 11, the Atwood Lions Club was able to host another fun-filled family evening featuring its Light up the Park spectacle, traditional parade, hot eats and treats at the pavilion, and an opportunity for local tykes to meet with Santa Claus.
Eye on the line
The Listowel Curling Club has seen plenty of action through the first half of the 2021-22 season, with locals taking advantage of the Wednesday Night Mixed League on Dec. 1. Pictured is Joan Toman calling a shot.
Listowel U15 Rep Cyclones in action
The Listowel U15 Rep Cyclones were in action against the rival Saugeen Shores Storm on Dec. 9 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, with Listowel coming out on top of a 4-1 victory. Pictured is Cyclones forward Caleb Cartwright being taken out as he attempts to orchestrate a play in the offensive zone
Cyclones earn weekend split, sit tied for sixth place in Midwest
Last weekend was all about resiliency and grit for the Listowel Junior Cyclones, who emerged from their two Midwestern Conference matchups with a pair of valuable points as the 2021-22 GOJHL campaign has reached the halfway mark.
