The Eidt family has a long history in Perth County. While many members of the Eidt family have…
Listowel
Junior Legionnaires host double header
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Legionnaires Junior Team hosted a double header on July 25 against the London Talons. The local boys struggled to round the bases, posting 3-2 and 15-5 losses.
Listowel Minor Soccer U8 team smiles at the end of its’ season
NEWRY - The Listowel Minor Soccer U8-2B team participated in the year-end tournament on July 24 and 25 after a fun-filled season. The team went 1-2-0 in the tournament, which was hosted at the soccer fields at Elma Township Public School.
Howick authorizes up to $300,000 for new pumper-tanker
HOWICK – Howick council has authorized staff to spend up to $300,000 from the township’s fire reserve to purchase a used pumper-tanker after one of the fire department’s aging trucks failed its annual pump performance test and was removed from emergency firefighting service.
OPP lay over 1,800 speeding charges in traffic campaign across province, Perth County
LONDON – West Region members of the OPP laid 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.
Local run club hosts a Try-A-Triathlon event
LISTOWEL - A group from the local Saturday Morning Runners run club organized and participated in a Try-A-Triathlon event at the Listowel Memorial Park on July 20.
Howick to partner with Hanover for technical rescue services
HOWICK – Howick Township will enter into an agreement with the Town of Hanover to provide specialized technical rescue services, with officials calling the partnership the most practical and cost-effective way to ensure residents have access to specialized emergency response capabilities.
Elma Express U17 Girls compete in Mitchell Girls Fastball Invitational
MITCHELL – The Elma Express U17 Girls recently competed in the Mitchell Girls Fastball Invitational.
North Perth councillor moves to increase public sector salary disclosures to $200K
LISTOWEL – North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell spoke to an item within the July 20 consent agenda package, which seeks to adjust public sector salary disclosure based on inflation.
Ontario accepting applications for Regional Development Program
MPP for Huron-Bruce Lisa Thompson, shared a press release on July 8 detailing the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade’s announcement that a new round of applications is now open for the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF), and the Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Co
