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.
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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.
Sygrove, Rothwell elected chair, vice-chair of AMDSB for 2022
The Avon Maitland District School Board has announced that Al Sygrove of Southwest Huron and Nancy Rothwell of North Perth will lead the Board of Trustees in 2022, as chair and vice-chair respectively.
Twamley Manor commences occupancy for residents
It’s no secret that Listowel and North Perth as a whole is growing at a rapid rate.
Home sales remain strong in North Perth, region
The average sale price of homes in North Perth topped $600,000 once again in November.
barBURRITO opens doors in west end Listowel plaza
barBURRITO has officially arrived in Listowel.
Mayor Kasenberg assesses first three years of term and considers the fourth
Mayor Todd Kasenberg took time out of his schedule recently to assess his first three years in office and ponder his fourth year, which runs into a municipal election next fall.
John Howard Society helps Perth County residents navigate complexities of judicial system
The John Howard Society is a non-profit agency helping those who are affected by the judicial system. Over the years it has evolved from dealing with issues that emerge in conjunction with incarceration to offering a variety of programs for all facets of individuals from those who are facing allegat
Listowel DSS students make large donation to Salvation Army food bank
Students at Listowel District Secondary School rose to the challenge last week, collecting nearly $3,000 worth of food and cash donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank. The food drive, which took place Dec. 6-10, was headed up by Ms. Shield’s math class and Ms. Shepski’s foods class as part of an
Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore seeking more volunteers
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is seeking volunteers. Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario owns and operates nine ReStore locations, including the one on Rocher Road in Listowel.
