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Police

Listowel man facing several charges following incident at Crabby Joe’s

Midwestern Newspapers July 5, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

A Listowel resident is facing multiple charges following an incident at Crabby Joe’s on Friday night.

‘Smeared diapers’: Police investigating Memorial Park mischief

Midwestern Newspapers July 3, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Perth County OPP are investigating an act of mischief that took place at Memorial Park last week.

Three people charged in Listowel drive-by BB gun shooting

Midwestern Newspapers June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

Three individuals, including two teenagers, are facing several weapons-related charges following what police are calling a “drive-by shooting involving a BB gun” on June 22.

Youth ATV operator killed following June 12 collision

Midwestern Newspapers June 28, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The operator of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) has died as a result of a two-motor vehicle collision that occurred in North Perth.

Two Brockton residents charged with drug possession

Midwestern Newspapers June 27, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have charged two Brockton residents with drug-related charges following a vehicle check on June 26.

Two arrested, charged in Listowel drug bust

Midwestern Newspapers June 22, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Police have charged two North Perth residents with a plethora of drug-related charges following the execution of a search warrant in Listowel earlier this week.

Brockton Police Services Board makes donation to food bank

Submitted June 21, 2023Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Brockton Police Services Board donated a portion of the proceeds from their OPP unclaimed items auction to the Walkerton and District Food Bank and Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. Members of the Brockton Police Board, Coun. Carl Kuhnke, left, and Coun. Tim Elphick, right, present the donation

Pride flag removed, damaged in Perth East

Midwestern Newspapers June 20, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Perth County OPP are asking the public for information after a Pride flag was removed from a flag pole and damaged in Perth East.

Huron-Kinloss resident facing several charges from November 2022 crash near Lucknow

Midwestern Newspapers June 16, 2023Police, Wingham Advance Times

A resident of Huron-Kinloss is facing several charges following a Huron County OPP investigation of a head-on crash that took place on Nov. 15, 2022.

Stolen vehicle tracked by police, North Huron resident facing several charges

Midwestern Newspapers June 15, 2023Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Perth County OPP has charged a North Huron resident after they were found with stolen property. 

North Perth resident charged with luring youth

Midwestern Newspapers June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP have laid charges in relation to a sexual offence investigation that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

Hanover man charged, stolen vehicle recovered in Mapleton Township

Midwestern Newspapers June 7, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Hanover man is facing several charges, including theft of a motor vehicle, following an incident in Mapleton Township on June 6.

Two-vehicle crash near Dorking claims life of North Perth resident

Midwestern Newspapers June 7, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

A two-vehicle crash near Dorking yesterday afternoon has claimed one life and sent two others to hospital.

Hanover man faces firearms charges

Midwestern Newspapers June 1, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

What police are referring to as a neighbour dispute on the 600 block of 10th Avenue, Hanover, on May 26 ended with a 55-year-old man being charged with various weapons offences.

OPP issues public safety warning about lethal substance being sold online

Midwestern Newspapers May 3, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Police have issued a warning for Ontario residents about a potentially lethal substance being sold and distributed within the province.

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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. 

See all Listowel area articles.

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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