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Police

Theft of ATV results in two arrests

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two people after they stole an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and fled the scene.

Man charged for possessing break-in tools

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged after reports of a suspicious male in the area of Binning Street West and Victoria Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth wearing a headlamp, and going through garbage bins.

Mischief charge laid

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged after they damaged a door to an apartment in North Perth.

Collision involving vehicle/cyclist results in minor injuries

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in minor injuries.

One charged after leaving collision scene in North Perth

Midwestern Newspapers April 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged with multiple offences after leaving the scene of a collision, and not reporting it to police.

South Bruce man rescued from Saratoga Swamp by police

Midwestern Newspapers April 27, 2022Local News, News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

A senior from South Bruce is no doubt feeling exhausted and quite fortunate after he was rescued early this morning by police out of the Saratoga Swamp. 

Vehicle, keys stolen from Listowel car dealership

Midwestern Newspapers April 22, 2022Local News, Police

Police are investigating a break, enter and theft that took place at a car dealership in Listowel earlier this week.

Pickup truck stolen in Listowel recovered in Brockton

Midwestern Newspapers April 21, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Although police have recovered a pickup truck that was stolen in Listowel, the investigation continues.

Crime Stoppers report

Submitted April 20, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron Perth Crime Stoppers and police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the following break, enter, and theft occurrences.

OPP data reveals demographic least likely to buckle up

Midwestern Newspapers April 20, 2022Police

The OPP points to three age demographics that are the least likely to buckle up based on its 10-year fatality data.

Crash in Howick Township sends two to hospital

Midwestern Newspapers April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Officers from the Huron County OPP detachment are currently on scene of a two-vehicle crash located west of Clifford.

North Perth resident arrested, charged with possession of stolen property

Midwestern Newspapers April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

PERTH EAST – One person is facing charges in the Township of Perth East following an incident on…

Tires, rims stolen from vehicle at Listowel business

Midwestern Newspapers April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are looking for suspect(s) after four wheels, including rims and tires, were stolen from a business in Listowel earlier this month.

STAYING SAFE: Police offer six tips for safer bicycle riding

Midwestern Newspapers April 18, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With warmer weather returning to midwestern Ontario, you can expect to see area youth getting their bikes out. The OPP is offering the following tips to help prevent serious crashes involving bicycle riders:

Copper wire stolen from two new builds in Listowel

Submitted April 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

Police are looking for suspect(s) after a break, enter and theft at new residential lots under construction in Listowel.

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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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