GORRIE - The Gorrie Gators swim team celebrated the end of its swim season on Aug. 13 at the Howick Optimist Pool.
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Yesterday Once More goes back to the ‘70s
DRAYTON – As someone whose teen years happened during the 1970s, I was really looking forward to…
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 21 Turnbacks
From August 23 1993.
New tender reduces janitorial costs for Perth County
STRATFORD - A tender for new janitorial services at the four county-owned administrative facilities will reduce costs to $61,316 annually, over a three-year term.
GRCA warns of blue-green algae blooms
MAPLETON - Grand River Conservation Authority issued a release on Aug. 12 regarding the presence of a suspected small blue-green algae bloom has been observed at Conestogo Lake reservoir.
Season comes to end for Senior Legionnaires after Friday night game
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires drew the top ranked Woodstock Nationals in round one of the MOSBL playoffs.
North Perth seeks peer review of Perth County road study
LISTOWEL - North Perth is looking for a second opinion when it comes to the Perth County Road Rationalization Study, which assessed municipal roads proposed to be upgraded to the county.
Howick looking to replace fire truck
HOWICK - Council here approved up to $20,000 to be set aside from the fire reserve for the purchase of a used roll-up door rescue body when one becomes available.
Johnston named CNE Ambassador of the Fairs
TORONTO - 2024 Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston was crowned winner of the 2025 CNE Ambassador of the Fairs competition in Toronto on Aug. 17.
County Forestry report sparks interest in tree replacement policy
STRATFORD - Straying slightly off topic, Coun. Robert Wilhelm, of Perth South, asked about the replacement of trees after reviewing the monthly forestry report.
Traffic campaign results; Listowel resident charged with stunt driving
LONDON - West Region members of the OPP laid 1,425 charges within 1801 traffic stops across the region during the Civic Holiday long weekend traffic campaign.
Human trafficking enforcement results across Ontario announced
ORILLIA - In recognition of World Day Against Trafficking Persons on July 30, the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-Led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) is announced significant enforcement results from a series of proactive investigations conducted across Ontario.
Mayne Corners to become all-way stop after results of traffic study considered; both Perth and Huron Counties supporting the change
GODERICH - The intersection of Huron County Roads 30 and 34, also known as Mayne Corners, will become home to an all-way stop as a result of changes made by both Huron and Perth Counties.
Wingham Falcons host cricket tournament Aug. 17
ATWOOD - The Wingham Falcons (above) hosted a cricket tournament at Elma Township Public School on Aug. 17.
Perspective is everything
Last week, I was having one of those weeks as a parent where everything was difficult. I had to do some disciplining, which I don’t enjoy doing – honestly, who does? I entered the second round of potty training – teaching my youngest. I was also dealing with the struggle that is finding childcare du
