For the first time in 50 years, Murray Elliott is not reporting to work at Molesworth Farm Supply.
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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.
SRPC launches cost of housing survey
The cost of housing is top of mind for many, and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s Social Research & Planning Council (SRPC) wants to learn how individuals and families across the region are being affected.
Howick Township council raises honorarium 4.54%
The previous council remuneration bylaw was reviewed and Howick Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren recommended updates for 2024.
Atwood Lions now offering livestream of outdoor rink
The Atwood Lions Club has made accessing its outdoor skating rink easier, with the recent addition of a livestream video link to keep users updated on the status of the ice.
Cyclones rally for Sunday matinee win over Warriors
The Listowel Cyclones exploded for a five-goal third period to rally from a 3-1 deficit on Sunday afternoon at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, taking a 6-4 decision over the Stratford Warriors.
‘Before everything, the love of music was always there’
Jonah Duarte is as passionate about music as they come. He’s dedicated most of his life to studying it, playing it and teaching it, and now he wants to share his gift for song with all those interested in learning and experiencing it for themselves.
Howick Township increases municipal building fees, charges
According to a report from Howick’s Chief Building Official, permit fees have not been adjusted since 2020.
Premier Equipment – making straight lines a breeze
During the warmer months in midwestern Ontario, a tractor rolling along one of the many farm fields in the area is not an uncommon sight. For decades, the operators of these massive machines used their talents to drive in straight lines – not because it looks pretty in a photo, but to be efficient
Snowmobiles hit the local trails
The influx of snow in recent weeks has been a boon for area snowmobilers, some of whom took advantage of the cold conditions to get out for a rip on a section of the North Perth Trail south of Listowel on Friday, Jan. 19. Temperatures are expected to increase this week, and then get back down below
More to some scrapbooks than just clippings
In 2014, Stratford-Perth Archives received a donation of a very interesting scrapbook. It was donated by Phyllis Davidson and had belonged to her mother, Caroline Rose (Suhr) Barbour.
United Way report: Perth-Huron has second highest living wage rate in Ontario
According to United Way Perth-Huron’s Quality of Life report, the most recent living wage for part-time, which was released in November 2023, is $22.75 per hour.
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