The Listowel Cyclones substantially increased their odds of finishing atop the GOJHL’s Midwestern Conference standings over the weekend, after sweeping three opponents and picking up an additional six points as the 2023-24 regular season continues to wind down.
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ETPS students win gold, bronze at Junk Drawer Races
Elma Township Public School (ETPS) Grade 8 students brought home gold and bronze medals from the recent Junk Drawer Races competition. ETPS won gold and bronze in the Hydraulic Crane Competition.
Listowel McDonald’s closed for renovations
McDonald’s restaurant in Listowel will be closed through the month while continuing renovations take place at the north-end establishment.
Howick Township approves purchase of fire chief vehicle
Howick Township council gave pre-budget approval to allow for the purchase of a used 2012 Ford Expedition, to be used as the fire chief/bylaw enforcement officer’s vehicle at the Jan. 16 council meeting.
NPPL offering newcomers’ service program every month
Newcomers to North Perth, Ontario or even Canada looking to get established or in need of assistance accessing certain services can now find help courtesy of the local library and an affiliated program through the Perth County Information Network.
Charlie Lightfoot and the 1900 OHA Hockey Championship team
The hockey team that was “instrumental in bringing the first junior OHA championship to Stratford on March 1, 1900” was so beloved that the local paper republished this photograph in 1945 to celebrate the anniversary of its great victory.
Atwood Lions host steak night
Thick, juicy steaks lined a gigantic barbecue at the annual Atwood Lions Men’s Steak Night on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre.
Monkton Diner hosting Feb. 5 spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit fire victims
After a family lost their home, a local business didn’t hesitate to offer their support.
Kin Cares host zombie dance party
The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted its first ever ‘Zombie Dance Party’ on Friday, Jan. 26. Participants enjoyed learning how to make special effects makeup and followed it with some “Just Dance” videos. The Kin Cares Youth Group is in its second year and has almost 50 members. Their slogan is, “youth
Decisions, decisions…
Dalmatian or macaroni and cheese? Henry Ainsworth, 2, of Listowel looks to his mom for advice during the North Perth EarlyON’s morning program at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library on Jan. 26. The EarlyON program runs at the branch every Friday from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
‘On to the next chapter’
For the first time in 50 years, Murray Elliott is not reporting to work at Molesworth Farm Supply.
County council approves Milverton subdivision near gun club
With two narrow votes, Perth County council approved two Official Plan amendments allowing a subdivision in Milverton to proceed.
United Way report: 10 per cent of youth smoke in Perth-Huron
A report commissioned by United Way Perth-Huron has highlighted certain aspects regarding the health of local youth.
Maitland Conservation sets AGM agenda
Maitland Conservation’s annual general meeting (AGM) is set for Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Wroxeter Community Hall.
HPPH announces results of student immunization record review
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released the results of a student immunization record review on Jan. 29, which looked at the records of elementary and secondary school students in the region.
