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Police

Police appeal to public for DNA for 57-year-old missing persons case

Submitted October 10, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The OPP is seeking any remaining biological family members of Neil Wormsbecker and Hank Englebertus Halff to come forward and provide a DNA sample to compare against all samples of found human remains in the DNA database. 

Plane crash in Huron County sends Central Huron man to hospital

Submitted October 10, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

HURON EAST – Huron County OPP, Huron East Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services…

Barn lost to blaze, no injuries reported

Submitted October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

Three area fire departments, responded to a barn fire last week, which destroyed the farm structure.

OPP appeal to public for DNA comparison in 57-year-old missing person case

Submitted October 2, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On October 22, 1967, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received a missing person's report involving two men that had departed for a fishing excursion from the Port of Goderich and were never seen again.

Walkerton man faces charges in connection with illegal drug lab

Submitted September 26, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have concluded the dismantling of a clandestine drug laboratory in Walkerton.

Two Mildmay residents charged in major drug investigation

Submitted September 26, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hanover Police Service has conducted a month-long drug investigation, executing several search warrants, arresting two suspects and seizing a substantial quantity of illicit drugs.

Search warrant on county border yields drugs, weapons, cash, stolen vehicles

Submitted September 26, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Two individuals have been arrested and charged following an investigation by several local OPP units which led to the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, cash, and stolen property with a total value exceeding $123,000.

Police warn of local frauds, loss of money

Submitted September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Local residents continue to be victimized by a variety of frauds and scams, the Perth County OPP warn in a news release. 

South Bruce OPP seeks assistance with investigation into altercation

Submitted September 19, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP Major Crimes Unit is seeking public assistance with an ongoing criminal investigation in Walkerton.

Police dismantle illegal drug lab in downtown Walkerton

Pauline Kerr September 12, 2024News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - What started on Sept. 9 with a report of an assault involving a firearm, ended up with…

OPP say no threat to public safety despite police presense in Formosa

Submitted September 12, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Sept. 8, South Bruce OPP responded to an incident in the Formosa area.

Impaired driver arrested during RIDE program stop

Submitted September 12, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

A driver is facing an impaired driving charge as a result of an OPP RIDE check, a police report states. 

Huron County OPP lay 216 charges over labour day weekend

Submitted September 12, 2024News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

HURON COUNTY – Members of the Huron County OPP took part in the Labour Day Holiday Long Weekend…

Hanover Police arrest suspect in stabbing; charges laid in sexual assault in Paisley

Submitted September 11, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Aug. 27, shortly after 9 p.m. officers responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 500 Block of 10th Avenue, Hanover.

Break and Enter in Brussels; Investigation yields drugs, weapons in Goderich

Submitted September 11, 2024Local News, Police

Huron County OPP are seeking video surveillance from the public as part of an investigation into a break and enter in Brussels, 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.

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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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