On Feb. 8 just before 7:30 a.m., Perth County OPP officers responded to a reported theft of multiple tools from a workshop located on Line 67 in the Township of Perth East.
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Driver facing impaired charge
On Feb. 11 at approximately 12:19 a.m., a Perth County OPP officer on general patrol was travelling on Wellington Avenue South, in the Municipality of North Perth, when they conducted a traffic stop.
Person charged with theft after stealing package from residence
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person after the accused was observed stealing a package from a residence.
James Mercer, YMCA, and the Order of the Educated Ducks
The YMCA has been a large part of Perth County’s community for over 150 years. During that time, many clubs were formed for kids and young adults.
What’s with the budget delay?
As an editor, I sometimes shake my head when reading stories prior to publication.
Listowel’s darkest day must be memorialized
I recently marked the 10-year milestone of being back here as a regular staffer at the Banner. Over that time I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing countless folks who were willing to share their stories with yours truly, our fine publication, and its dedicated readership.
Time to protect our (cyber)space
How many ways can you say “UFO?”
Perth County staffer receives prestigious economic development award
On Feb. 9, Perth County’s Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, Meredith Forget, was awarded the Joseph A. Montgomery Economic Development Achievement Award, the province’s most prestigious award for the economic development profession.
Listowel’s Coldest Night of the Year scheduled for Feb. 25
This Saturday, the North Perth community will be joining together for a good cause; raising money to aid those experiencing homelessness.
North Perth council to initiate conversations surrounding budget registry
At its Feb. 13 meeting, North Perth council members were presented with a report from staff in response to the first budget visioning session that took place on Jan. 11.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Listowel Legion Family Day Carnival
Listowel Branch 259 of the Royal Canadian Legion once again hosted a highly-successful Family Day carnival on Monday, Feb. 20 at Parkview Gardens. Many volunteers, including veterans, came together to make the free event happen, with huge throngs of people turning out to join in the fun.
LDSS juniors advance to Huron-Perth basketball finals
The LDSS junior boys’ Lightning secured their spot in the Huron-Perth Athletics basketball championship this week, following a decisive victory over the Goderich DCI Vikings in the league semifinal on Monday.
Huron-Bruce federal election boundary to remain unchanged
There will be no change to the Huron-Bruce federal riding boundary.
Memorial Arena Park fundraising campaign hits quarter mark of objective
The Memorial Arena Park ‘59 (MAP59) fundraising committee is off to a productive start in reaching its $1.4 million target to construct a new memorial and park at the site of the former Listowel Memorial Arena.
