David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd.’s final sale last week raised over $33,000 for local community groups and organizations through a charity sale of three calves.
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TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Listowel School of Dance was proud to present its 2015 recital, Alice in…
North Perth Cruisers hold first of 2025 Retro Revival Cruise Nights
LISTOWEL – North Perth Cruisers held the first of their 2025 series of Retro Revival Cruise…
Walk for Alzhemier’s held in Listowel
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, benefiting the Alzheimer Society of Canada, took place on the weekend. In Listowel, the walk was held at Between the Lines.
Free art hunt accepting artists, creators
Community members are invited to join the fourth annual free art hunt, happening Saturday, June 21.
Looking into the short-lived Dublin newspaper in Perth County
Did you know Perth County’s Dublin once had its own newspaper? Just over 100 years ago, residents could read the local news in The Dublin Standard.
Midwestern’s Peggy Haasnoot receives Silver Quill
LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett presented Peggy Haasnoot with a Silver Quill Award on May 15.
Maplevue Farms celebrating World Milk Day with June 1 open house
Falling on a Sunday this year, Doug and Dave Johnston of Maplevue Farms in North Perth are taking the opportunity to offer the community a look at their dairy farming process
Midwestern Newspapers celebrates industry recognition
LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers staff received awards earned in the 2024 Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition at a presentation ceremony here on May 15.
Duck Race for Friends of the Library makes waves
Listowel’s Spring Duck Race made a triumphant return over the weekend.
Elma Express U11 goes undefeated in Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament
The Elma Express U11 (Team Horst) went undefeated in the Mitchell Fastball Fest tournament on May 23-25.
Listowel firefighters host breakfast
The Listowel Firefighters held a breakfast at the Listowel Ag grounds over the weekend.
Perth OPP seeking assistance with collisions, break and enter
PERTH EAST - One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred May 15.
North Perth councillors call strong mayor powers anti-democratic
LISTOWEL - At its April 29 meeting, North Perth Council requested a report from staff to help council members to understand the new strong mayor powers, in order to avoid exploiting them.
Howick Township to revise municipal alcohol policy
HOWICK - Council here will be revising its current alcohol policy to improve usability for stakeholders and maintain compliance with legislation.
