Listowel 15U WOBA2 baserunner Hayden McIntosh looks for a stolen base opportunity during the first inning of his club’s May 18 matchup with the Mitchell Astros at John Bell South. Mitchell came away with a 14-6 victory. (Above) Listowel 15U WOBA2 baserunner Hayden McIntosh looks for a stolen base op
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Listowel Christian School holds track and field meet
Listowel Christian School held its track and field competition on May 20.
LDSS juniors to host Huron-Perth soccer championships, May 26
A successful 2022 regular season has resulted in the Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) junior squads hosting the Huron-Perth Athletics playoff rounds, scheduled for May 26.
Jr. Legionnaires rally but fall short against Mitchell in home opener
Riding the momentum of a dominant season opener the week before, the offense was still working for the Listowel Junior Legionnaires but some early defensive woes proved to be the club’s undoing on May 20.
Local group receives Guinness verification for burpee record
After a nine-month wait, it’s officially official.
Driver charged with impaired on Line 72
PERTH EAST – On May 8 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police officer on general patrol was travelling on Perth Line 72 in the Township of Perth East, when they conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, the officer determined the driver was impaired; they were
Police seek Wallace Optimist Park vandals
On April 29 at 10:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated an act of mischief at a park located on Line 87 in the Municipality of North Perth.
Driver charged following Line 86 collision
One person was charged after a rear-end collision on Line 86.
Homeowner scares off B&E suspect
LISTOWEL – On May 7 just before 8 p.m., Perth County OPP responded to a report of a break and enter on Inkerman Street West in North Perth. A resident had looked out their back window and saw an unknown person standing in the doorway of their shed. When the resident opened the door, the suspect fle
Construction on Davidson Avenue bridge commences
Construction on the Davidson Avenue bridge near the Queen Street intersection in Listowel has commenced, with traffic being diverted primarily down Wallace Avenue for the duration of the summer. Project completion is expected by the fall.
Huron & Area Search and Rescue attend OPP Appreciation BBQ
Members of the Huron & Area Search and Rescue (HASAR) team were on hand at the OPP Appreciation BBQ held in Listowel on May 21, speaking with attendees about what they do in the communities they serve.
Perth County adopts 2022 tax ratios
On May 19 Perth County council unanimously voted to adopt the 2022 tax ratios.
Perth County receives Digital Main Street grant
Perth County’s Economic Development and Tourism Division has announced that it has received an $82,200 grant from the Digital Main Street program for a two-year Digital Service Squad (DSS) program, which provides small business owners with the tools and support needed to digitally transform their bu
Atwood firefighters raise funds for Elma TPS
The Atwood Firefighters Association made a donation of $750 to the Elma Township Public School recently, allocating proceeds from the sale of hotdogs at the fire hall during the May 14 town-wide garage sale. The contribution is made to support the Healthy Snack Program. Pictured from left: Atwood fi
David Connolly made Broadway history, now advocates for inclusion in the arts
David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.
