The Perth County OPP is investigating the theft of a motor vehicle that was recently taken from a school parking lot in the Municipality of North Perth, and another vehicle was left behind.
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IN PHOTOS: Listowel Minor Ball Day 2022
After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Listowel Minor Ball Day was back with a full slate of games, a barbecue and silent auction on Saturday, June 11.
LDSS runner makes mark during rookie track season
It’s almost hard to believe that Sydney Brooks only began running competitively this year. And if her success during the 2022 spring track season is any indication, she will be bringing home a lot more hardware for Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) before her high school career is through.
From microphone to management: Scott Bridge named incoming Mitchell Hawks GM for 2022-23
The connections and knowledge Scott Bridge has obtained through his last decade working on the local hockey radio broadcast circuit will no doubt be invaluable in his new position with the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s (PJHL) Mitchell Hawks.
St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field day
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its track and field day on June 8, with plenty of emerging athletic prowess on display across a number of events.
LDSS girls Lightning finalists at Huron-Perth tourney
The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) girls’ slo-pitch team went the distance in the Huron-Perth championship slo-pitch tournament on June 8 in Goderich, but came up just short in their bid for the title.
Drayton Entertainment artistic director Alex Mustakas awarded Meritorious Service Medal
Alex Mustakas, founding and current artistic director of Drayton Entertainment, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division).
North Perth sees renewed surge in May real estate listings
After months of few real estate listings in North Perth, May brought a surge of new listings to the market.
LDSS hosting science fair, June 16
On Thursday, June 16, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) is hosting a Grade 10 science fair to showcase students’ abilities. The event is set to take place from 11:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
LDSS co-op program continues to impact students, employers and the local business community
Listowel is a tight-knit, supportive community, shown through the backing for the Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) co-operative education course.
North Perth Council Briefs: New municipal position added, Horton Drain to be investigated
At North Perth’s June 13 council meeting, council voted to approve a new position for the municipality and investigate the Horton Municipal drain.
Starbucks, Taco Bell coming to west-end Listowel plaza
Council voted to approve a zoning amendment for two new fast-food chains at its meeting on June 13, allowing Starbucks, Taco Bell, and a commercial plaza to be built next to the Listowel Canadian Tire location.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Milverton’s Dr. Percival Lawrence Tye (1884-1969)
This is week 22 of the continuing series celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week’s treasure is a painting of Dr. Percival Lawrence Tye of Milverton, painted by Perth County artist Bruce Stapleton.
Wildlife in the Middle Maitland
The Middle Maitland River is typically teeming with life this time of year, with Canada geese and frogs amongst the regular creatures you’ll likely spot walking through Listowel Memorial Park.
