Despite a tournament-opening win, the Listowel Legionnaires were unable to tack on another to advance to the Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League semifinals, wrapping up their 2022 campaign on Aug. 13.
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Conners earns spots at Tour Championship, Presidents Cup
Corey Conners had a highly productive weekend in Delaware.
Howick hosts WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament
The U15 Howick Hawks hardball team hosted the WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament last weekend in the newly revamped Gorrie Ball Diamond, with five teams travelling from Clinton, Owen Sound, Listowel, and Saugeen.
Brussels Agromart donates $50K to BMGCC reno project
The fundraising campaign for the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre (BMGCC) renovation project has received another generous donation.
Wroxeter Rippers raise over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County
The first-ever Victim Services Day at the Ballpark was a success, raising over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County.
Royal Homes donates $25K to BMGCC reno project
Wingham’s Royal Homes Ltd. presented a cheque for $25,000 to members of the ‘Inspiring our Future Campaign’ to help in their efforts to repair and upgrade the Brussels Morris Grey Community Centre (BMGCC).
Poll: Canadians show little confidence in Hockey Canada culture change amid sex abuse allegations
A rare summer edition of the World Junior Hockey Championship began with a whimper last week.
Teeswater lifeguards host tread-a-thon
Teeswater lifeguards (back row, left to right) Megan McDonald, Ethan Martin, Cole Brick (front row, left to right) Natalie Fischer, Hailey Miller, and Tristyn Brick are pictured treading water to raise money for pool equipment on Aug. 18. A by-donation barbecue was also hosted and the group fundrais
Capitals acquire Hannivan from Hanover
The Walkerton Capitals continue to shape their roster for the upcoming PJHL season, announcing the acquisition of Tayden Hannivan from the Hanover Barons last week.
Council approves Monkton ball diamonds for pole, light upgrades
Baseball players utilizing the diamonds in Monkton next season stand to benefit from lighting upgrades following a recent North Perth council approval.
Dirt Pigs celebrate 40th anniversary in style
With 73 teams registered in five divisions – three men’s divisions with 49 teams, and two women’s divisions with 24 teams, Pigstock 2022 was a resounding success.
Bluevale co-ed ball tourney a success
The Bluevale Community Committee hosted its annual co-ed ball tournament last weekend at the Bluevale Ball Diamond. A full field of teams took part in the weekend-long event, which featured a unique rule: wooden bats. At the end of the weekend, it was the Crusaders who claimed the ‘A’ Championship,
Hack and Wack Golf Tournament a huge success
According to organizers, the fourth annual Hack and Wack Golf Tournament was a huge success.
Local duo competes at Ontario Carriage Driving Association event
A local duo competed at the Ontario Carriage Driving Association event at Steenbeek Friesians Farm near Varna last weekend. In the single horse division event on Sunday, Anne Marie Anderson from Whitchurch drove her horse Hercules through the obstacle course, while Diane Foster of Goderich navigated
U15 Listowel doubles up on Exeter
U15 Listowel hosted the Exeter Extremes #2 in an Aug. 2 girls’ softball tilt at John Bell North, with the visitors coming away with a 12-6 victory.
