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Crime Stoppers seeking assistance in thefts of generators, furniture, tools, cash

Submitted December 5, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and local police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following break, enter, and theft occurrences.

Fatal collision in Morris-Turnberry claims life of Huron East resident

Submitted December 5, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A single vehicle collision in Morris-Turnberry has claimed the life of a Huron East resident, a police report states. 

Howick adopts bylaw to provide paying remuneration, expenses for Huron OPP Detachment Board members

Nicole Beswitherick December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Council here was was presented with a report at its Nov. 26 meeting as an update on the Huron OPP Detachment Board Remuneration, the cost of which will be shared between the county’s nine lower-tier municipalities.

Arrest made after break and enter in progress

Submitted December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

One person charged, one person fled. Police trying to identify second suspect.

Perth County OPP talk Project Lifesaver

Submitted December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

The Perth County OPP and Victim Services Huron Perth gave a public presentation on Project Lifesaver on Nov. 27 at Parkview Gardens.

Local man charged after incident at town hall

Cory Bilyea November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

WINGHAM - Huron County OPP arrest a North Huron man after what they describe as “an incident at the Town Hall in Wingham.”

Hells Angels, Red Devils members face charges, weapons seized

Submitted November 28, 2024Police, Wingham Advance Times

KITCHENER/SEAFORTH - Four members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (MC) and one member of the Red Devils MC have been charged with robbery and a total of 17 firearms, ammunition and other prohibited devices were seized following a September incident in Cambridge, a police report states.

Police investigate fatal collision on Brockton Concession 2

Submitted November 28, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – South Bruce OPP and EMS were called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Nov. 20 at 8:47 a.m. on Concession 2.

Goderich man faces multiple sexual assault charges, police believe there are more victims in Huron

Submitted November 28, 2024Police, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH/HURON COUNTY - On Oct. 25, Huron County OPP began an investigation involving a series of victims in the Huron County area, a police report reads.

OPP: Proactive drivers / citizens keep roads safe

Submitted November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

ORILLIA - With 45 people killed in impaired driving incidents on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads this year, the OPP is counting on drivers and citizens to help prevent further loss of life to this criminal behaviour - especially during the holiday season.

Police still hunting for individuals after assault of officer last year

Midwestern Newspapers November 21, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

The Perth County OPP continues to seek those responsible for causing injury to an officer last December, a police report reads.

Hit and run in Clinton, police investigating

Submitted November 14, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A 20-year-old pedestrian was injured Nov. 7, just before 7:30 p.m., after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene near the intersection of East Street and Ontario Street in Clinton.

County council discuss policing costs and court security funding

Cory Bilyea November 14, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Councillors discussed policing costs and court security funding for a lengthy period during the Nov. 6 regular county council meeting.

Brockton man faces numerous charges after attempting to break into safe

Submitted November 14, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER – A Brockton man faces a charges after Hanover police caught him breaking into a…

Careless driving charge in Perth East

Midwestern Newspapers November 7, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

One person has been charged following a motor vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East, a police report reads. 

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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