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Police

OPP investigate local church theft

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Police

On Oct. 14 at approximately 12:18 p.m., Perth County OPP responded to a reported theft from a local church located on Wallace Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.  

Perth OPP investigating police impersonation incident

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

On Oct. 16, Perth County OPP officers responded to a report of an individual impersonating a police officer.

Collision involving school bus in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr October 26, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A collision between an SUV and school bus on Oct. 20 on McNabb St., Walkerton resulted in emer-gency services – paramedics and police – being called to the scene. Additional information was not available from police at press time.

Driver of tractor charged with impaired

Midwestern Newspapers October 26, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

You don’t have to be in a car or truck to be charged with impaired driving.

Morris-Turnberry to pay less for policing in 2023

Mike Wilson October 25, 2022Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

It was good news, financially, for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry when council was presented with the Ontario Provincial Police’s 2023 billing statement.

Police seize over $192K worth of drugs in Walkerton raid

Midwestern Newspapers October 21, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Five people are facing charges following the execution of a search warrant at an Amelia Street residence on Thursday.

‘Suspicious vehicle’ report leads to arrest of two North Huron residents, multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers October 20, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A 33-year-old female and 53-year-old male, both from North Huron are facing several criminal charges following a report of a suspicious vehicle that was reported to police earlier this week.

A deer a day: South Bruce OPP respond to 16 crashes involving deer in 16 days

Midwestern Newspapers October 19, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For hunters, bagging a deer every day is a good thing. That's not the case for drivers on local roadways.

North Perth youth victim of sextortion scam

Midwestern Newspapers October 19, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to think about sending intimate videos or images to strangers on the other side of the screen.

Wingham resident charged with multiple offences after ramming cruiser

Midwestern Newspapers October 12, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP has laid charges against a Wingham resident after they rammed a police cruiser with a stolen vehicle.  

Meth, steroid trafficking charges laid in Wingham

Midwestern Newspapers October 12, 2022Police

In policing, every traffic stop has the potential to turn into something more than meets the eye, as was the case with a traffic stop conducted in Wingham earlier this month.

ORNGE air ambulance used to transport worker with life-threatening injuries

Cory Bilyea September 28, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A hydro worker was sent to an out-of-area hospital with life-threatening injuries after what Huron County OPP is calling an apparent electrocution just outside of Wingham on Sunday.

Wanted man arrested in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2022Police

A Kitchener resident is facing some new charges along with previous charges from outstanding warrants from Owen Sound following an arrest made by Perth County OPP.

Police make arrest, lay charge in Listowel abduction attempt

Midwestern Newspapers September 28, 2022Police

On Sept. 25 at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a male driver who approached a 13-year-old female and told her to get in his vehicle in the area of Wallace Avenue North in Listowel. 

Listowel, Wingham residents facing drug charges following series of raids

Midwestern Newspapers September 22, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Twenty-six individuals, including five from Listowel and four from Wingham, are facing numerous criminal and drug-related charges following the execution of nine search warrants across the region on Wednesday.

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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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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.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

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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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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.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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

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

By Emily Bowen

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

By Emily Bowen

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

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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