PALMERSTON - The Wellington County OPP are seeking assistance to identify a suspect in a sexual assault investigation on Whites Junction trail north of Palmerston on May 25.
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Elementary school students competed in the North Regional Track and Field meet at F.E. Madill Secondary School June 4
The North Regional Track and Field meet saw students from multiple schools compete in track races, shotput, high jump, triple jump and long jump.
The Listowel Memorial Hospital’s annual gala raises $500,000 for breast screening program
The event saw guests dressed on theme to the ballfields at Atwood to raise funds to continue to expand local healthcare.
Listowel air cadets fundraise to outfit storage trailer, continue training
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Listowel squadron have a temporary fix for an issue – but fundraising efforts continue in earnest.
Area holds status with province’s second-lowest unemployment rate
WALKERTON - In May, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region dropped by 0.3 percentage points to 3.9%.
Spinrite impact significant, but not insurmountable, experts say
While the announcement that Spinrite will be closing its Listowel production facility and storefront will have drastic impacts on the community, organizations are already mobilizing to provide support to those directly impacted by the closure.
Doughnut fundraiser set to benefit 170th Howick Homecoming in 2026
HOWICK - While sharing good news and celebrations during its June 3 meeting, council here discussed a doughnut fundraiser happening this month as the start of fundraising for Howick’s homecoming next year.
Howick Township moving to Monday curbside pickup
HOWICK - Curbside waste collection and Howick Landfill operations will be switching from Wednesdays to Mondays effective July 7.
VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program enhances cultural responsiveness in school food programs
HURON/PERTH - Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) Southwest Region is proud to announce the continued expansion of its Cultural Enhancement project that includes diverse and culturally relevant menu items and resources throughout the Southwest region.
Boundary Roasting Co. partners with Agriculture Wellness Ontario to support mental health in the farming community
LISTOWEL - A new partnership between Boundary Roasting Co. and Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering Ontarians the opportunity to contribute to the positive mental health and well-being of the province’s agricultural community through their morning cup of joe.
North Perth council joins push for reinstatement of MPAC assessment cycle
LISTOWEL - After receiving a letter from the Municipality of West Perth, North Perth Council decided during its May 26 meeting to join its neighbour in lobbying the province to reinstate the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC) property assessment cycle.
Medical students from Western, Queens visit Listowel for Discovery Week 2025
LISTOWEL - Students from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students from Queens University, made their way to Listowel May 26 to 30 for Discovery Week 2025.
Walkerton Herald-Times’ June 12, 2025 Turnbacks
From June 14, 1995
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.
