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Police charge driver of truck that crashed into downtown Listowel storefronts

Midwestern Newspapers April 1, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Police have charged the driver of a tractor-trailer that crashed into building in downtown Listowel earlier this year.

UPDATE: Deceased identified in fatal crash near Molesworth

Midwestern Newspapers March 31, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

A fatal crash near Molesworth earlier this morning is currently under investigation by the Perth County OPP.

Police issue three stunt driving charges to Kitchener residents

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged three Kitchener drivers after they were stopped while stunt driving in Perth County.

Drowsy driver deemed as cause of collision

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Police

One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in non-life-threatening injuries.

West Grey resident charged with impaired driving

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Police have charged a West Grey resident with impaired driving after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle on March 22.

Teeswater driver facing refusal charge

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A young driver from Teeswater is facing a refusal charge following a traffic incident investigation conducted by Huron County OPP last week.

Not-so-happy St. Patrick’s Day for North Huron driver

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

A resident of North Huron is facing impaired driving charges following an incident that took place in Wingham on St. Patrick’s Day. 

Huron OPP say impaired driving charges are on the rise for third consecutive year

Midwestern Newspapers March 30, 2022Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP say they have recorded an increase, once again, in the number of impaired operation charges for the 2021 calendar year. A total of 102 drivers were charged with impaired operation charges in 2021, compared to 93 drivers in 2020, an increase of 10 per cent. 

Vehicle enters river – OPP, fire respond

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Huron County OPP and the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate a motor vehicle collision that occurred late Friday night near Ethel.

Another shoplifter arrested in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2022Police

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police were called to a business on Mitchell Road South in Listowel on March 4 just after 10 a.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting by store staff. The suspect was arrested at the scene.

Truck stolen from Fairlane Road in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2022Police

Another vehicle was stolen in Perth County earlier this month.

Missing child found deceased near Mitchell

Midwestern Newspapers March 23, 2022Police

A child reported missing in the Municipality of West Perth was located deceased on March 14.

Police continue to search for missing Lucknow man

Midwestern Newspapers March 17, 2022Police, Wingham Advance Times

The search for a missing Lucknow man heads into its third month.

Search continues for missing West Perth child

Special to The Banner March 10, 2022Police

WEST PERTH – As of Monday, emergency service personnel remained on scene in the Municipality of West Perth, conducting a search for a missing child.

Fatal house fire remains under investigation

Submitted March 10, 2022News, Police

FORDWICH – According to a police release, members from the Huron County OPP Crime Unit are assisting the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) with their investigation into a fatal house fire that took place March 7 near Fordwich.

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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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