The 169th Listowel Agricultural Fair ran from July 17 to 20.
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Ripley Reunion to take place July 31 to August 4 celebrating ‘The Ground We Grew Up On’
RIPLEY - From far and wide to one small town, the Ripley Reunion returns this August long weekend. Running from Thursday, July 31 to Monday, August 4, 2025, the Ripley Reunion is four days packed full of fun and community spirit.
Bruce County Beef Farmers unveil new mascot at annual barbecue
CHELSEY - The Bruce County Beef Farmers organization unveiled its new mascot Big Bruce during its 54th annual beef barbecue on Saturday.
Nine new charges from violent outburst in police cruiser
WEST GREY - A man being transported to Hanover hospital for assessment now faces nine new charges, after he became violent in the police cruiser.
Walkerton Senior cards
WALKERTON - Euchre was very competitive at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, July 16.
Ride for Dad a roaring success
WINGHAM - The Maitland Valley Ride for Dad was held on Sat. July 19, leaving from the Wingham Legion at 9:30 a.m. with a spectacular showing of motorcycles heading out of town on Josephine Street.
U15 provincial tourney held in Chepstow
CHEPSTOW - The U-15 Provincial Women’s Softball action finished up Sunday, July 20 at the Chepstow Lion’s Park with Saugeen Shores Sting taking the gold medal in the finals.
Howick Council expresses interest for daycare facility in township
HOWICK - Council here endorsed a report at its July 15 meeting recommending the establishment of a daycare facility in the township.
Recycling changes good news for residents, not so good for businesses: Peabody
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday, July 22, that a meeting of members of Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) is being held this week in Port Elgin to work on details involving provincially mandated changes to recycling. Peabody is chairing the meeting.
Long-time Listowel Banner Editor, Marion Duke to officially open Listowel’s 150th Anniversary weekend
Long-time voice of the community and past editor of the Listowel Banner, Marion Duke, is slated to officially kick-start Listowel’s 150th Anniversary at its opening ceremonies on Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Listowel Clock Tower.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 24 Turnbacks
From July 24, 1990:
Are new provincial policies getting in the way of uncovering history?
A recent conversation at North Perth Council, about policy changes to come from Ontario’s Bill 17, reminded me of an article I read in the Guardian from a few years ago.
Monkton Muskrats beginning to ‘gel’ as season pushes on
The Monkton Muskrats of the Huron County Fastball league have “been on a bit of a roller coaster” this season according to team representative Scott Kemp.
North Perth closes Kin Trail Bridge in Listowel
LISTOWEL - On July 21, the Municipality of North Perth posted on their social media platforms that the Kin Trail Bridge, located between Victoria Avenue South and Salisbury Avenue South, will be closed for maintenance during the week of July 21-25.
Jillian Ohm crowned 2025-26 Listowel Fair Ambassador
LISTOWEL - Judges were in agreement on two things at the Listowel Fair Ambassador competition. The first was that this was one of the toughest competitions that they had judged; and the second, that Jillian Ohm should be crowned the 2025-26 ambassador of the fair.
