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Domestic assault reported in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers January 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after responding to a domestic disturbance.  

Vehicle stolen from Listowel residence

Midwestern Newspapers January 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County OPP is investigating after a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence located on Barber Avenue in Listowel, in the Municipality of North Perth.   

OPP ERT resolves situation near Atwood

Midwestern Newspapers January 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Police

On Dec. 28 at approximately 1:55 p.m., Members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the assistance of West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and crisis negotiators responded to a check well-being call that took place at a residence on Road 164 just north of Atwood.

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.  

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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.

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‘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..

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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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