The Listowel Legionnaires Junior team hosted Kincardine May 18 and lost 9 -2. Pictured above and below is Legionnaires’ pitcher #11 Justin Verhart sliding into home and at bat. The team is having a tough start to the season, with four pitchers out with various injuries.
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Perth County OPP celebrate Police Week
Perth County OPP celebrated Police Week with a free BBQ at North Perth Detachment on May 18.
Cole’s Push Raises over $6,000 for It Takes A Village in Listowel
Cole Brubacher pushed a Mazda 3 car 21 kilometres on May 19 to raise money for It Takes A Village in Listowel.
Howick council declares June as Pride Month, opposed flying the flag
HOWICK – The Township of Howick is officially declaring the Month of June as Pride Month, but opposed flying the Pride flag.
Public survey for proposed ATV trail use now live
A survey on the municipality’s website is gathering feedback about the proposed ATV use of the North Perth Trail Network.
Building fees increase halted until more information provided to council
North Perth council held a special public meeting to discuss building department fees on May 13.
Chance encounter inspires memories of life off-line
I recently found myself chatting with a stranger at a party. As we traded pleasantries, the topic of occupation came up and he explained he was a farmer, while I confessed to being a journalist (an admission that can induce some diverse reactions these days).
MVCA planning renovations for better office accessibility
HOWICK – The Maitland Conservation Authority (MVCA) discussed a report on awarding the contract for accessibility renovations to the MVCA administration office main entrance and washrooms at its May 15 meeting.
Howick Council to enter agreement with new pound service
HOWICK – The Township of Howick has been without pound service since the Wingham Vet Clinic cancelled the previous agreement in June 2023.
Harrison celebrates 50 years of harmony
Dorothy Harrison, a long-time member of Listowel’s Mapletone Chorus, is celebrating 50 years with Sweet Adelines International, a global music organization dedicated to advancing women’s barbershop harmony through education and performance.
Industrial, residential developments proposed for north end of Listowel
North Perth council members seemed to support a large development at the north end of Listowel which includes industrial, commercial, and residential areas, however, decided to defer a final decision to a meeting next month.
Turnbacks for May 23, 2024
LWHA CEO Karl Ellis confirms that some hospital staff will be laid off in the coming months.
Queen Victoria’s legacy
Queen Victoria’s legacy includes much more than a holiday weekend every May in honor of her birthday. For example, her choice in 1840 to wear a creamy white wedding dress embellished with lace and orange blossom continues to influence what many people think of as the typical outfit for a young bride
How effective will licence suspensions for auto thieves be?
At first glance, the Ontario government’s move to suspend the drivers’ licences of convicted car thieves seems like a “get tough on crime” move that is badly needed.
