The Listowel Junior Legionnaires slugged their way to a 11-11 tie with Mitchell at the John Bell South Ballpark in Listowel May 24.
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New life for Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame
With the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference scheduled for Ottawa Aug. 18-21 – AMO’s 125th anniversary – council is arranging delegations (meetings with provincial officials).
Wingham Homecoming 2024 a community-driven event: organizer
The 2024 Wingham Homecoming celebration is approaching quickly, and organizer Joe Carter is overwhelmed with the support he and his wife Heidi have received since announcing they would take over organizing the event late last year.
The Listowel Legionnaires Junior team hosted Kincardine May 18
The Listowel Legionnaires Junior team hosted Kincardine May 18 and lost 9 -2. Pictured above and below is Legionnaires’ pitcher #11 Justin Verhart sliding into home and at bat. The team is having a tough start to the season, with four pitchers out with various injuries.
Perth County OPP celebrate Police Week
Perth County OPP celebrated Police Week with a free BBQ at North Perth Detachment on May 18.
Cole’s Push Raises over $6,000 for It Takes A Village in Listowel
Cole Brubacher pushed a Mazda 3 car 21 kilometres on May 19 to raise money for It Takes A Village in Listowel.
Howick council declares June as Pride Month, opposed flying the flag
HOWICK – The Township of Howick is officially declaring the Month of June as Pride Month, but opposed flying the Pride flag.
Connie Borth retires from the Brockton Child Care Centre
Connie Borth always thought of retirement as something to look forward to, at some time in the distant future. Now that retirement is only days away, she’s making the most of every moment she spends with the child care kids she adores, doing the job she loves at the Brockton Child Care Centre.
Public survey for proposed ATV trail use now live
A survey on the municipality’s website is gathering feedback about the proposed ATV use of the North Perth Trail Network.
Hospital petition draws 3,700 names
West Grey Mayor Keven Eccles says the battle to save the Durham hospital is on.
Poppy Rock ceremony honours Formosa veterans
The first Poppy Rock ceremony of 2024 was held at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Formosa on Wednesday, May 15, at 10 a.m.
Sacred Heart High School awarded gold at Skills Ontario Competition
Applications for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships are now open and students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties are eligible to apply before June 16.
Building fees increase halted until more information provided to council
North Perth council held a special public meeting to discuss building department fees on May 13.
Chance encounter inspires memories of life off-line
I recently found myself chatting with a stranger at a party. As we traded pleasantries, the topic of occupation came up and he explained he was a farmer, while I confessed to being a journalist (an admission that can induce some diverse reactions these days).
Applications open for Bruce Power’s post-secondary scholarship program
Applications for Bruce Power’s annual post-secondary scholarships are now open and students from Bruce, Grey and Huron counties are eligible to apply before June 16.
