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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.

Fatal fire west of Teeswater under investigation

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2022Local News, Music, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A fire at a home on Bruce County Road 6, west of Teeswater, on Monday morning is under investigation.

Police charge third person in Arran Township raid

Midwestern Newspapers November 24, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have laid a total of 18 charges against a third person they say was involved with criminal activity at an Arran Township property.

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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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Arrest made in Listowel disturbance call

LISTOWEL – One individual has been arrested and two charges have been laid following an investigation here on June 30.

Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

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South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

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Peabody: Summer a busy time for Brockton council

WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s looking forward to the July 16 meeting of Bruce County council. 

This summer, don’t forget: when thunder roars, go indoors

BRUCE COUNTY – With summer here and Bruce County buzzing with outdoor fun, it’s important to stay alert to changing weather conditions. Thunderstorm season is here. Don’t let a summer storm catch you off guard.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

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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

Peabody: Summer a busy time for Brockton council

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s looking forward to the July 16 meeting of Bruce County council. 

This summer, don’t forget: when thunder roars, go indoors

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BRUCE COUNTY – With summer here and Bruce County buzzing with outdoor fun, it’s important to stay alert to changing weather conditions. Thunderstorm season is here. Don’t let a summer storm catch you off guard.

Goderich celebrates ‘Dominion day’with Grand Tattoo: July 1, 1926

By Cindy J. Sinko

A hundred years ago, people across Perth County were talking about the Grand Tattoo held in Goderich on July 1, 1926. Residents traveled to the town by automobile or bus to take part in the Dominion Day’s celebrations held there.

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