LISTOWEL - The third annual Dodgers Memorial Mens Slowpitch Tournament was held from July 18 to 20.
Sports
Rippers continue to push forward after rough season start
Despite a slow start to the season, Chad Martin, representative of the Wroxeter/Wingham Rippers, says the team is pulling together.
Senior, Junior Legionnaires take on the Mitchell Astros
MITCHELL - The Senior Listowel Legionnaires went up against the Mitchell Astros on Friday, July 4 in Mitchell – losing 5-3.
Wingham infielder Moran drafted by MLB’s Royals in 13th round
Tyson Moran, a 19-year-old out of Wingham, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) 2025 draft on Monday.
Legionnaires in action last week
LISTOWEL - The Senior Listowel Legionnaires had a busy week with three games.
Wingham infielder Moran drafted by MLB’s Royals in 13th round
Tyson Moran, a 19-year-old out of Wingham, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) 2025 draft on Monday.
Council waives permit fee for Pioneer Park dugout plans
Council here waived a building permit fee for the Bluevale Community Committee at their June 17 meeting, effectively helping proposed work on the dugouts at the Pioneer Park baseball diamond come to fruition.
Wingham soccer team switches leagues, division to face challenges
Soccer players in Huron, Bruce and Perth Counties have the opportunity to play in an elite, Tier-1 league through the Wingham BU18 squad.
Gorrie Parks Board slow pitch tournament declared municipally significant
HOWICK - Council here pulled a letter out of correspondence at its recent June 24 meeting, declaring the Gorrie Parks Board Adult Co-ed Slow Pitch Tournament scheduled for July 18 to 19 to be of municipal significance.
Corey Conners honoured with new photo op installation at Listowel Golf Club
LISTOWEL - A new photo-worthy landmark has officially been unveiled at the Listowel Golf Club – celebrating PGA Tour winner Corey Conners.
15U Avengers boys headed to the Canadian Championships
ELMA - The 15U Elma Avengers boys team punched their tickets to the Canadian Championships in Manitoba in August.
Council waives permit fee for Pioneer Park
Council here waived a building permit fee for the Bluevale Community Committee at their June 17 meeting, effectively helping proposed work on the dugouts at the Pioneer Park baseball diamond come to fruition.
Curling club receives Trillium funding
LISTOWEL - Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced on June 18 that the Ontario government has provided the Listowel Curling Club with $49,700 in funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream.
Top LDSS athletes recognized for outstanding performances
LISTOWEL - Maddy Hinsperger, Curtis Strickler, Reece Cameron and Armando Tecsa were named Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) athletes of the year at a banquet hosted at the school on June 18.
