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Police

Hanover police arrest armed suspects after high-risk take down

Submitted October 9, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Hanover police made what was called, by Chief Christopher Knoll, a high-risk arrest on Oct. 5.

Arrest made in multi-county thefts; persons-of-interest in church break and enter

Submitted October 2, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH COUNTY - Police have arrested one individual following multiple property crimes in Perth, Huron, Wellington, Oxford, Stratford and Waterloo Region.

Police seize weapons, Huron-Kinloss man charged after collision

Submitted October 2, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HURON-KINLOSS - South Bruce OPP ended up seizing a number of weapons after responding to a single vehicle collision on Sept. 25, at approximately 5:41 p.m. The collision took place at the intersection of Highway 21 and Concession 10.

Huron East driver charged with 11 offences; youth charged for school shooting threat; victim loses $49K in scam

Midwestern Newspapers September 25, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a Huron East resident with 11 offences following a traffic stop on Aug. 29.

Man, 41, faces charges for harassment, probation breach, after three arrests in five days

Submitted September 25, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - A 41-year-old man of no fixed address faces a number of charges after being arrested three times in five days.

Hanover resident charged after area bridge damaged in collision

Submitted September 18, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON - A 48-year-old Hanover resident has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident following a Sept. 12 incident.

Cyclist charged with drug trafficking

Submitted September 11, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

PERTH EAST - One person has been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop here on Aug. 25.

Drugs, cash seized in traffic stop

Submitted September 11, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - In the early hours of Sept. 8, Hanover Police officers conducted a traffic stop on 10th Avenue.

Anti-scam efforts at work in Listowel, new business hopes to aid most vulnerable

Rachel Hammermueller September 4, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Noticeable in Listowel the past several months are educational signs warning of the prevalence of scams. Midwestern Newspapers has reported on scams and police education in response, in Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties in eight separate articles in the first six months of 2025.

84-year-old arrested for intimate partner violence; bank card scam in Huron County

Midwestern Newspapers September 4, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

On August 14, Huron County OPP investigated a a report of intimate partner violence (IPV).

Victim loses $95K in cryptocurrency scam

Submitted September 4, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On Aug. 26, the South Bruce OPP were dispatched to an address in Kincardine, where an individual reported being victim of a fraud.

South Bruce OPP investigating fatal Aug. 28 collision near Elmwood

Submitted September 4, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - Bruce Road 10 between Concession 4 and Concession 6 has reopened following a fatal motor vehicle collision.

Fatal pedestrian collision in Seaforth

Submitted August 28, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A vehicle and pedestrian collision in Seaforth has claimed the life of a 77-year-old Huron East resident, a police report confirms.  

Police arrest man accused of making threats at Walkerton financial institution

Submitted August 28, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - South Bruce OPP were called to a Walkerton financial institution in the early afternoon of Aug. 20, after someone made a threatening phone call. 

Multiple impaired charges result from checks in Huron County

Submitted August 21, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP has charged a West Perth resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in Huron East on July 4.

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OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

See all Listowel area articles.

Bruce County housing forum puts spotlight on ideas to address needs throughout region

PORT ELGIN - In celebration of National Housing Day, Bruce County hosted a housing forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Plex in Port Elgin.

Food Bank donation from Batte Meats

150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

Rural employers facing hurdles as Ottawa tightens rules around foreign workers

At a recent webinar hosted by the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership, several featured speakers highlighted how Canada’s rules on international post-secondary students and international temporary workers have changed.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

OPP board to appeal to province for Mobile Crisis Response Team funding

By Rachel Hammermueller

Back in October, the Perth County OPP Board heard a presentation from the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) outlining their support for local hospitals and OPP responders, leading to a lengthy discussion over the impact they have in Perth and Huron Counties.

Increase in mental health and IPV instances locally; violent and property crime down in Perth County for November

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Perth County OPP board heard local crime statistics at their Nov. 9 meeting, with the continued issue of Intimate Partner Violence prevalent, but violent and property crime down overall. 

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team wins Regional Silverstick Tournament Dec. 14.

By Submitted

Wingham Ironmen U13 LL Blue team won the Regional Silverstick Tournament in Collingwood on Sunday…

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