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Police

Brockton man charged with assault, possession of weapon

Midwestern Newspapers December 6, 2021Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A Brockton man is one of two individuals charged by Wellington County OPP following an incident in Wellington North last week.

North Perth vehicle owner charged for school bus violation

Midwestern Newspapers December 2, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

Perth County OPP have charged the owner of a vehicle after it drove through the stop arm and flashing lights of a school bus last week.

North Perth resident charged with assault

Midwestern Newspapers December 2, 2021Police

Police have charged a North Perth resident with assault during a recent domestic occurrence.

North Huron driver charged following crash in Seaforth

Midwestern Newspapers December 2, 2021Police

A North Huron resident is facing an impaired operation charge following a rear-end crash in Seaforth last month.

Mischief leads to arrest, assault of officer

Midwestern Newspapers December 1, 2021Police

One person was charged after they caused mischief to a member of the public’s property.

18 drivers charged in month-long speed enforcement blitz in Walkerton

Midwestern Newspapers November 26, 2021Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

A month-long speed patrol of the East and West Hills in Walkerton has resulted in police charging multiple drivers with speeding.

Podcast hopes to shed light on Lois Hanna case

Mike Wilson November 25, 2021News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

The Celebrate in ’88 festival in Lucknow was supposed to be a happy occasion, celebrating the community’s 130th reunion.

Police investigate report of threats at local school

Submitted November 24, 2021Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Nov. 17 at 3:08 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a call regarding threats made at a school in the Municipality of Brockton. Officers responded and determined the threat wasn’t specific in nature.

North Huron driver charged with impaired driving

Midwestern Newspapers November 24, 2021Police, Wingham Advance Times

A North Huron resident is facing an impaired operation charge following a traffic stop on Nov. 18 in Belgrave.

OPP investigating vandalism incidents in Listowel

Midwestern Newspapers November 24, 2021Listowel Banner, Police

olice are investigating after a number of locations around Listowel Memorial Park were vandalized last week.

Citizen stops theft in progress near Gowanstown

Midwestern Newspapers November 24, 2021Police

Thanks to an observant citizen, police say a theft was stopped in progress earlier this morning near Gowanstown.

Bluevale driver arrested at RIDE checkpoint in Centre Wellington

Midwestern Newspapers November 19, 2021Police

A driver from Bluevale has been charged by the Wellington County OPP with impaired driving after a RIDE program investigation on Nov. 17.

Huron-Kinloss man facing plethora of charges after foot chase

Midwestern Newspapers November 18, 2021Police

A Huron-Kinloss man is facing a total of 32 charges following a brief foot chase in Chesley on Nov. 17.

Senior nabbed for stunt driving

Midwestern Newspapers November 18, 2021Police

An 89-year-old Kitchener resident has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh earlier this month.

North Huron driver charged with stunt driving

Midwestern Newspapers November 18, 2021Police

Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron driver with stunt driving after an incident in Belgrave on Nov. 16.

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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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