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Assault in Listowel results in serious injuries

Submitted August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP is investigating an assault that took place in Listowel’s west-end during the early morning hours of August 10 that resulted in one person with serious injuries.

Emergency crews respond to fire in downtown Listowel

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Emergency crews responded to a unit fire within an east-side downtown building on Wallace Avenue North in Listowel at approximately 9:45 p.m., on Aug. 4.

Police looking for suspects in a North Perth theft

Submitted August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

The Perth County OPP is investigating a theft that occurred at a business in North Perth and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two individuals.

South Bruce OPP arrest wanted person in Culross

Submitted August 8, 2024Local News, News, Police, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

CULROSS – South Bruce OPP have arrested a 31-year-old from Kincardine, who was wanted by police.…

Hanover Police Service has among the highest national clearance-solve rates

Submitted August 1, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Statistics show Hanover Police Service has seen an overall crime rate drop of five per cent from 2022 to 2023; the rate of violent crime is up by over 29 per cent, while non-violent crime has decreased by almost 19 per cent.

Suspect arrested mid-break, enter

Submitted August 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

OPP say one person has been charged when they were caught breaking into a business in the Municipality of North Perth.

Search warrant yields over $9,300 worth of stolen property

Submitted August 1, 2024Independent Plus, Police, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Aviation Unit, and members of the Huron OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of stolen property

OPP ratify contract including raises of 2.75 to 4.75% over four years

Midwestern Newspapers August 1, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police

Perth County OPP officers, along with uniform and civilian counterparts across the province, ratified a four-year collective agreement on July 18 making its members the highest paid police force in the province.

Two youth arrested after altercation in Listowel

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – Police are looking for witnesses and possible video after an altercation in North…

Plans for new Hanover police station confirmed

Submitted July 25, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council here has confirmed they will be proceeding with a new police station.

Huron-Kinloss youth arrested for publication of child pornography

Submitted July 25, 2024Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On July 14, South Bruce OPP received a report of an individual posting nude photos on social media of a person under 18 years of age. 

Police called for fake passport used at bank

Midwestern Newspapers July 25, 2024News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Huron County OPP were called to a financial institution in Wingham for a report of possible fraudulent documents and suspicious person on July 16, a police report reads. 

Multiple intimate partner violence charges laid in Perth County

Submitted July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Perth County  OPP has charged three people following recent intimate partner violence investigations around the county.

Public warning issued for cryptocurrency scam

Submitted July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The OPP Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team is assisting in an investment scam investigation where victims are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake cryptocurrency investments, a police report reads. 

OPP seeking witnesses in homicide

Submitted July 18, 2024News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

CENTRAL HURON – Huron OPP continue to seek witnesses in a homicide investigation in Central…

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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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Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

Howick’s 170th Homecoming packed three days with events for all ages

Howick’s 170th Homecoming, July 3-5, was packed with back-to-back events spanning the township.…

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

Formosa Lions announce fundaiser total, lottery results

FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Bluewater Education Foundation launches inaugural Rankin River canoe rally

BRUCE COUNTY – The Bluewater Education Foundation hosted its inaugural Rankin River Canoe Rally on May 23, bringing together paddlers, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and community supporters for a day on the water.

Bruce County under orange heat warning as outages continue

BRUCE COUNTY – Many communities across Bruce County were under an orange-level weather warning on Canada Day as a prolonged heat event continued to affect much of Ontario.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

Bluevale hosts fishing derby

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Bluevale Fishing Derby took place at the Bluevale Dam July 5, with lots of children casting…

No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest

By Midwestern Newspapers

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton. 

Atwood braves the heat for Canada Day celebration

By Rachel Hammermueller

Atwood’s biggest event of the year – Canada Day – saw onlookers arriving in droves with sun…

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