People running up and down Wingham’s main street may, on a regular day, be something to be concerned about. But not on Saturday.
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The Festival of Lanterns’ 10th anniversary is certain to scare
The town of Wingham is once again gearing up for the annual Festival of Lanterns, with this year being the 10th anniversary of the spooky event.
George Agnew Reid painting returns to Huron County
A George Agnew Reid painting has returned to Huron County thanks to a donation of the painting The Homeseekers Fording the Credit to the Huron County Museum.
Blyth campground remains status quo, for now
The fate of the Blyth campground was once again on the table at the North Huron regular council meeting held on Oct. 17, with councillors debating on the popular camping spot’s future.
Council passes 3.5 per cent fee increase for Perth Meadows tenants
North Perth council voted for a gradual increase, as opposed to a spike in monthly occupancy fees, for those living at the Perth Meadows Suites and Town Homes.
Fashion show raises funds for United Way Perth-Huron
The latest fall fashions were on display at the Listowel Ag Hall on Saturday afternoon, complete with a fashion show, all in support of the United Way Perth-Huron.
Drives drop first games of inaugural OEHL campaign
The Milverton Four Wheels Drives senior hockey club didn’t get off to the start it had been hoping for in the inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) season, dropping a pair of decisions to open the 2023-24 campaign 0-2-0.
U13LL Cyclones tame Mad Dogs in pre-season action
Listowel U13 LL forward Wade Van Allen slices into the offensive zone during the third period of his squad’s Oct. 13 matchup against the Minto Mad Dogs at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex. Listowel rallied from an early deficit to win the game, 4-1.
11U Legionnaires recognized by North Perth council
North Perth council presented medallions to the Listowel 11U Legionnaires in recognition for their OBA ‘C’ championship win at the Oct. 16 council meeting. Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum said “this is the fun part of the job,” as he recognized the young athletes. The 11U team put together a remarkable sea
Junior Cyclones blank Bandits in lone weekend GOJHL action
The Listowel Junior Cyclones utilized a relentless forecheck, solid defensive play and a flawless goaltending performance to blank the visiting Brantford Bandits 4-0 last Friday night at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
IN PHOTOS: MAP59 Fundraiser, Oct. 14, 2023
It’s not often that you see Maple Leafs and Canadiens fans, or Flyers and Penguins fans, getting along, but that was the case on Saturday night at Parkview Gardens. ‘Remember ’59 – A Hockey Party’ was just that – a party – with more than 200 people in attendance all wearing their favourite hockey je
Huron-Perth Period Poverty task force providing free menstrual products at local libraries this fall
Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products due to cost or other barriers.
Listowel Lions host bottle drive, Oct. 14
The Listowel Lions Club hosted a bottle drive on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the corner of Wallace Avenue North and Inkerman Street West. Proceeds from the drive will be used by the club for community betterment projects. Pictured: Lions Nicole Boneschansker, left, and Cathy Lago with some of the empties r
Salvation Army Family Services hosting community information night, Oct. 23
The Listowel Salvation Army Family Services branch is inviting the public to attend a community information night this coming Monday, Oct. 23.
Youth provide boost to hospice for second straight year
Staff and board members at the North Perth Community Hospice (NPCH) were thrilled last year when a trio of Listowel girls donated over $500 in new books to assist children dealing with difficult circumstances when a loved one had fallen seriously ill or passed away. Last week, the NPCH was again tak
