From June 14, 1995
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Huron-Perth Women’s Institute annual meeting includes speakers on genealogy, herb growing
HURON-PERTH - The hostesses from Magestic and Walton Women’s Institute welcomed members to the recent Huron-Perth WI District Annual Meeting.
Remembering Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, est. 1904
On the south side of Huron Road, beside the Thames River in Mitchell stood one of Perth County’s early businesses — Wettlaufer Bros. and Son, a foundry and repair shop. Established in 1904, this thriving enterprise quickly became a well-known local manufacturer.
Conlee Farms- taking the power of dairy global
LISTOWEL – With June being dairy month across Canada, celebrating the dairy industry, its…
Three-on-three basketball tournament, organized by the late Olivia Rourke moves ahead; championed by family and community, in wake of recent tragedy
WALKERTON – A three on three basketball tournament, organized by one of the five crash victims,…
Senior Legionnaires triumph over Juniors in Minor Baseball Day match
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires (in yellow) were edged out in a high-scoring exhibition game by the Senior Legionnaires (in green) as part of the Listowel Minor Baseball Day celebration on Saturday. The Seniors claimed bragging rights with a 13-10 victory over the Juniors.
Monkton firefighters host final breakfast for season among North Perth stations
While some may say they were saving the best for last, others were just happy to help out at the Monkton firefighter’s breakfast on June 8. The breakfast was the last in the annual series of events hosted by the North Perth Fire Department after events were previously held in Listowel and Atwood. Ab
Local schools collaborate to host Cultural Unity Festival
Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) Cultural Celebration Club, Westfield, Eastdale, Elma and Mornington schools collaborated to host the first Cultural Unity Festival at LDSS on May 28.
Listowel Legion honours two centenarian veterans
On May 28, two veterans were honoured by fellow veterans and local members of the Listowel Legion.
Howick approves bylaw, authorizing Fordwich subdivison agreement
HOWICK - Council here approved bylaw No. 32-2025, authorizing the Fordwich subdivision agreement between the township and 2822071 Ontario Ltd.
Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event recognizes North Perth Firefighters
LISTOWEL - The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund 100K in a Day event took place May 31 and June 1
Potato chips, popcorn and roasted nuts once located at 666 Ontario Street
During the 1950s in Stratford, a new employer opened up a plant, much to the excitement of locals looking for a job.
Police requesting help identifying vehicle of interest relating to instances of vehicle damage, injury
Police are requesting public assistance with identifying a vehicle of interest in relation to multiple instances on May 27 resulted in injury and vehicle damage, a police report states.
Listowel Banner turnbacks for June 5, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – Annual Character Run brought out 240 participants and 70 volunteers. The…
Ascension offers firm foundation in world of uncertainty
This week we celebrated the ascension of Jesus Christ, which stands as one of the most profound and…
