Police say a single-vehicle crash on April 30 in the former Greenock Township has claimed one life.
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Mother’s Day Special
Since this week’s edition of the Banner is a Mother’s Day special, I have decided to write a little something about my mom. Me and my mom, Kristine, have always been close.
A story about my friend NIMBY
I want to tell you a story about my friend, NIMBY. NIMBY – short for Not In My Back Yard – is known by everyone around town.
TURNBACKS
Ten Years Ago 2012 – Listowel residents were concerned and angry over the migration of rainbow trout at the Listowel Memorial Park dam site, as dead fish started washing up along the Maitland River banks. A new school site was up for review. Wal-Mart was soon to arrive in the community.
The dragon needs some teeth
To read some of recent reports from integrity commissioners in this province, one gets an impression of a fire-spewing dragon who can produce horrifying roars and blasts of sulphurous breath. Unfortunately, it seems the dragon has no teeth.
Second driver involved in March 31 crash near Molesworth has died
Perth County OPP say a second driver involved in a fatal crash near Molesworth on March 31 has succumbed to their injuries.
Trustees vote to defer boundary changes
After a question-and-answer period at the April 26 Avon-Maitland District School Board board of trustees meeting, trustees voted to defer the decision on boundary changes.
Open-air fire laws passed in North Perth
At North Perth’s April 25 council meeting, the municipality voted unanimously to impose a new bylaw that changes the rules on open-air fires. The new by-law affects recreational and non-recreational fires
LDSS takes baseball season opener over Stratford DSS
The Listowel District Secondary School boys’ varsity Lightning baseball squad got off to a productive start in their 2022 spring season, doubling up the Stratford DSS Bears 10-5 at John Bell South on May 2.
Two Brockton residents facing theft, possession charges
Two Brockton residents are facing charges following a reported theft from a business along Durham Street in Kincardine.
Brockton resident arrested, charged in Lucknow break and enter
Police have arrested and charged a Brockton resident following a reported break and enter in Lucknow on April 27.
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award accepting applications
The Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is inviting applications from local students pursuing careers in environmental science or clean water management.
Listowel driver charged with failing to stop for school bus stop arm
Wellington County OPP have charged a Listowel driver for failing to stop for a school bus stop arm.
Local hospitals receive $2 million gift from Schultz estate
The Wingham, Goderich, Clinton, and Seaforth hospital foundations have each received $500,000 thanks to a generous legacy donation from a local family.
Driver charged with careless driving in incident that injures firefighter
Police have charged the driver of a vehicle that ran over a fire hose on April 21, resulting in one firefighter being injured.
