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Police

Huron East man charged with impaired driving

Midwestern Newspapers December 29, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A Huron East man is facing multiple charges following a single-vehicle crash on Road 164 early Sunday morning.

Stunt driver charged

Midwestern Newspapers December 29, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a Harriston driver after they were speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit.  

Durham driver charged after ditching vehicle in West Perth

Midwestern Newspapers December 22, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Durham resident has been charged after their vehicle ended up in a ditch earlier this month.

Police investigating thefts from work truck, job site in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are investigating two separate thefts of construction tools in North Perth that took place recently.

Owen Sound man facing 65 charges following arrest in Hanover

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

An Owen Sound man is facing 65 charges following a nearly eight-month long investigation by the Hanover Police Service.

Wires cut in transport trucks, items stolen from locked vehicle in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers December 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity following a pair of incidents on Dec. 9 in North Perth.

Hanover police perform CPR on person with no vital signs

Pauline Kerr December 8, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hanover police have had a busy few days.

Chesley man arrested in Fergus, facing multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers December 8, 2022Police

A Chesley man is facing multiple charges after being arrested by Wellington County OPP last month.

North Perth man victim of extortion after sending ‘explicit photo’ to woman he met online

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are reminding residents of the dangers of engaging in online chats following an incident in North Perth that saw a local man become the victim of extortion.

‘Don’t pay the con artist’: Police say area residents lost over $10,000 last week

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after reports that more than $10,000 was lost this past week in southern Bruce County.

OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.

Driver charged following single motor-vehicle collision

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 24 just before 8 a.m., the Perth County OPP and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a single motor-vehicle collision on Perth-Oxford Road in the Township of Perth East.  

Theft from delivery truck in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 25 at approximately 10:16 a.m., Perth County OPP received a report of a theft of a cell phone from a delivery truck.

Driver impaired by drug

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 25 at approximately 8:40 p.m., Perth County OPP stopped a vehicle on Binning Street West in the Municipality of North Perth.  

Driver charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Nov. 26 just after 10 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting a general patrol when they came across a vehicle in the ditch on Perth Line 72 in the Township of Perth East.

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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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