A typical go-to Halloween costume - whether it’s a last-minute decision or a lack of better options - is a witch. It’s not just a classic costume; it’s a statement to the world that the costume-wearer is proud to be a unique individual with differing opinions or skills from societal norms.
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Walkerton Herald-Times Oct. 30 Turnbacks
From Oct. 28, 1987
Blue Jays fan’s license plates bring back memories of earlier wins
LISTOWEL - The Toronto Blue Jays reaching the World Series for the first time in decades has brought back a flood of memories for those who remember the MLB club’s championships in 1992 and 1993.
Howick Fire hosts another successful firefighter’s breakfast
GORRIE - The Howick Firefighters Association hosted a firefighters breakfast at the Howick fire station in Gorrie on Oct. 19.
North Perth Creative Canvases host first annual art show
LISTOWEL - North Perth Creative Canvases hosted a fine art show on Oct. 25. This is the first iteration of the annual event.
Business Excellence Awards celebrate meaningful change in North Perth
LISTOWEL - Over 140 guests gathered at Parkview Gardens for the annual Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce.
Legion Poppy Fund helps veterans, local hospitals and cadet corps
Editor’s Note: An incorrect version of this article appeared in the Oct. 23 issue of the Listowel Banner. Please see below for the correct version.
History of the numerous Halloween festivals held in Perth County
Halloween is fast approaching, so we hope your pumpkins are carved and your candy bowls are full!…
Listowel Banner turnbacks: Oct. 30, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The North Perth Fire Combat Team now officially stands with the best of the…
Perth paramedics receive medals for exemplary service
PERTH COUNTY - Five Perth County paramedics are among 130 recently awarded the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.
Avian influenza found in deceased geese in Mitchell, wetlands and trails reopened
STRATFORD – At its Oct. 10 Board of Health meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical…
U18B Whitecaps play to a 2-2 deadlock against Midwest 49ers
Midwest Newspapers recaps minor hockey action over the past week
Why did you attend the Kirk vigil?
One thing that kept me up at night though, is the contradiction here.
Perth County OPP Detachment Board passes 2026 budget
The Perth County OPP Detachment Board passed its 2026 budget during a meeting here on Oct. 14, in the amount of $44,048.83, the same amount as 2024, with a small adjustment to be made for mileage reimbursement.
Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church celebrates a century of outreach, love and history
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church (LEMC). Now located at 1205 Tremaine Ave South, its century of existence spans cross-county, congregations and lifetimes – as current members attest to, its foundation, in terms of values, remains the same.
