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Police

OPP: ‘If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is’

Mike Wilson August 16, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

“If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Those are the words of advice coming from the Perth County OPP, who say they have been receiving an increase in reports of unfinished paving projects and extremely poor-quality jobs in North Perth.

OPP requests space in downtown Wingham

Cory Bilyea August 16, 2023Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron OPP Detachment Commander Jason Younan spoke to North Huron council at length at the Aug. 8 meeting, updating them on recent policing data in Wingham and making a special request for council to consider.

Disturbance leads to intimate partner violence investigation

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after police responded to a disturbance.

Two charged following Listowel disturbance

Midwestern Newspapers August 16, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people after a disturbance.

Police seek video footage of Centennial Park area from Aug. 8

Midwestern Newspapers August 11, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP are interested in viewing any video, including dash cam video, of the area of Centennial Park between midnight of Aug. 7 and 4 a.m. on Aug. 8.

Driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce OPP have charged a Brockton resident with impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash along Bruce County Road 19 last week.

Wilcox outlines priorities for South Bruce OPP

Pauline Kerr August 9, 2023Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Insp. Keegan Wilcox is the new South Bruce OPP detachment commander, effective July 3.

Aug. 5 incident in Brussels results in multiple charges against Huron East man

Midwestern Newspapers August 9, 2023Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Police have laid several charges against a Huron East man following an incident on Turnberry Street in Brussels on Aug. 5.

Intimate partner violence investigation leads to charges against Brockton resident

Midwestern Newspapers August 2, 2023Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – On July 23, 2023, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Brockton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old of Simcoe County has been charged with domestic mischief, spousal assault, and uttering threats. The accused

Mildmay man facing drug-related charges

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

A Mildmay resident is facing several drug-related charges following a two-vehicle collision in North Perth last month.

OPP issue warning after Mapleton resident scammed out of $113,000

Midwestern Newspapers July 26, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Police are reminding residents to be wary of investment scams after a Mapleton resident was defrauded of over $100,000 – and then several thousand more after “a company” claimed it could recover the lost funds.

Police searching for ATV stolen in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers July 24, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Police are searching for an ATV reported stolen from a residence in Listowel.

West Perth resident loses $40K to gift card scam

Midwestern Newspapers July 24, 2023Independent Plus, Police

Police say a West Perth resident is out tens of thousands of dollars after becoming the latest local victim of the Gift Card Scam.

Perth County OPP seeking applicants for Citizen’s Police Academy

Midwestern Newspapers July 21, 2023Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP is looking for community-minded individuals interested in joining a Citizen's Police Academy this fall in the Municipality of West Perth.

Police: Huron-Kinloss driver refuses to provide breath sample, charged

Midwestern Newspapers July 21, 2023Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP have charged a Huron-Kinloss resident with impaired driving offences and resisting a peace officer following an interaction with police on July 17.

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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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