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Police

Arthur teen charged in two-vehicle crash in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers September 7, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A 16-year-old driver from Arthur has been charged by police following a two-vehicle crash in Listowel on Sept. 6.

Rollover crash results in multiple charges

Midwestern Newspapers September 7, 2022Police

At about 1:40 a.m. on Sept. 2, Hanover Police patrolling a residential neighbourhood spotted an older model black Ford pick-up truck driving in a suspicious manner in the 400 block of 12th Avenue in Hanover.

South Bruce OPP investigating fatal collision involving livestock

Submitted September 7, 2022Police

Police stated that one person has died after being involved in a motor vehicle collision that occurred along Bruce County Road 3 in Elderslie Township, back in June.

Perth County resident victim of ‘sextortion’ scam

Midwestern Newspapers August 25, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP are reminding residents to follow safe internet practices following a report of another “sextortion” scam in the county.

Listowel man charged with sexual luring of a minor

Midwestern Newspapers August 19, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Music, Police

A Listowel man has been charged with sexual luring of a minor here.

Assault, mischief charges laid in domestic incident

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

The Perth County Ontario OPP has charged a Perth East resident after a domestic disturbance occurrence.

Listowel domestic disturbance leads to charges

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

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

Disqualified driver charged following traffic complaint

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP has charged a 35-year-old male following a traffic complaint on Perth Road 131 in the Township of Perth East.

Vehicle stolen from rural property

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

The Perth County OPP is investigating after a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence located on Road 176 in the Municipality of North Perth.   

Theft, fraud charges laid

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

On July 9, the Perth County OPP received a report of a theft of a wallet from a business located on Mitchell Road South in the Municipality of North Perth.

Domestic investigation leads to charges for both parties

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

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

Pair facing weapon, drug charges

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

Members from the Huron & Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit have laid criminal charges against a couple following a traffic stop last week.

Wanted suspect arrested in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Police

On Aug. 6 just after 4 a.m., Perth County OPP stopped a motor vehicle on Queen Street East in the Municipality of North Perth.  

North Perth council extends OPP contract for two more years

Dan McNee August 17, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

With its current policing contract set to expire at the end of 2022, the Municipality of North Perth extended its agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) through the end of 2024 at a recent meeting.

Palmerston man killed in Monday collision

Midwestern Newspapers August 17, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person died in a motor-vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth on Monday morning.

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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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