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School bus driver charged following vehicle collision

Submitted May 7, 2026News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

HURON EAST - An individual has been charged after a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus, a police report states.

Fireworks incident west of Atwood; police seeking information from public

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

TWOOD - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to incidents that took place during a large gathering of youths in Atwood on May 3.

Property theft in Milverton

Submitted May 7, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

MILVERTON - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation multiple thefts in Milverton on April 30.

Individual charged in fatal collision in Mapleton

Submitted April 30, 2026Listowel Banner, News, Police

MAPLETON TOWNSHIP - Police have charged an individual in connection with a double fatal collision from Oct. 2, 2025.

Search warrant in North Huron yields illegal drugs

Denny Scott April 30, 2026News, Police

Six individuals have been charged after  an investigation by Huron County OPP led officers to an address on Currie Line in North Huron.

Huron OPP report increase in winter charges

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Motor vehicle collisions saw a decrease of 8.5 per cent, with two fatal injuries, 15 non-fatal injuries, and 167 incidents resulting in damage to property only. 

OPP lay 168 seatbelt charges during campaign

Submitted April 23, 2026Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

OPP officers with West Region’s 13 detachments laid 168 charges during the Easter long weekend traffic campaign, a police report confirms.

Fatality in collision west of Sebringville

Submitted April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has been pronounced deceased following a motor vehicle collision on April 17 west of Sebringville.

Two fatal collisions in North Perth, violent crime decreases

Rachel Hammermueller April 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP Insp. Tyler Stewart updated the Perth County OPP board on April 14 on the last two months in crime in the area, noting that there were more intimate partner violence-related assaults in February and March, but violent crime overall is down.

Perth County OPP lay 431 charges in recent traffic safety initiative

Submitted April 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

PERTH COUNTY - Perth County OPP launched a focused traffic safety initiative from March 1 - 31 with the goal being reducing fatal collisions and serious injuries on our roadways.

Council discusses bring-your-own-alcohol events; agrees harm outweighs benefit

Rachel Hammermueller April 16, 2026Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The act update expands bring-your-own-alcohol permissions to certain outdoor public events, as CAO/Clerk Trevor Hallam’s accompanying report explains. Council gave examples such as tail-gating at fundraising events specifically at Bluevale Community Centre (CC). 

Driver charged after hitting road closure sign

Submitted April 16, 2026News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP charged a Brockton resident following an incident in the Municipality of Brockton on March 28. 

Students return to Madill after structure cleared

Midwestern Newspapers April 16, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On Tuesday, April 7, a student was involved with a fire in Madill resulting in life-threatening injuries. The school was closed due to damage and classes were moved online for the rest of last week.

South Bruce man arrested after suspect at large in Huron

Submitted April 9, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual from South Bruce in South Bruce who was said to be involved with an incident in South Huron.

Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases

Rachel Hammermueller April 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

“Research has shown that Canadian employers lose more than $77 million every year due to the impacts of Intimate Partner Violence.” 

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

See all Mildmay area articles.

‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Columnists

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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