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Mayor Kasenberg assesses first three years of term and considers the fourth
Mayor Todd Kasenberg took time out of his schedule recently to assess his first three years in office and ponder his fourth year, which runs into a municipal election next fall.
John Howard Society helps Perth County residents navigate complexities of judicial system
The John Howard Society is a non-profit agency helping those who are affected by the judicial system. Over the years it has evolved from dealing with issues that emerge in conjunction with incarceration to offering a variety of programs for all facets of individuals from those who are facing allegat
Two stolen vehicles recovered, Huron East man faces 15 charges
A break and enter and two vehicle thefts resulted in a Huron East resident facing 15 charges, after a series of events in Perth County last month.
Listowel DSS students make large donation to Salvation Army food bank
Students at Listowel District Secondary School rose to the challenge last week, collecting nearly $3,000 worth of food and cash donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank. The food drive, which took place Dec. 6-10, was headed up by Ms. Shield’s math class and Ms. Shepski’s foods class as part of an
The importance of soulfulness
Our thoughts this week have come from some reading I have been doing reflecting on the importance of caring for our souls, a great challenge for me as I follow Jesus. As I talk to others on my travels this seems to be a common concern.
Listowel’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore seeking more volunteers
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is seeking volunteers. Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario owns and operates nine ReStore locations, including the one on Rocher Road in Listowel.
Perth County Dairy Producers donate milk to local schools
The Perth County Dairy Producers were out in full force on Thursday, Dec. 9 delivering bottles of chocolate milk to schools across the county. Committee member Travis Riddell, along with son Winston (back row, right), dropped off 360 bottles of A2 milk to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel. A2 m
Media’s missed moment
I can’t be the only one who watches more TV during this time of year. My excuse for this rather lazy habit is typically the weather. I often tell myself, “It’s too cold and stormy to go out.” Then I plop myself into my spot on the couch and remain there for the rest of the night. Sometimes sleeping
Listowel parades of Christmases past were surely spectacles to see
Christmas 1946 was a magical time for many families, as many Second World War veterans had returned home. That year, the Santa Claus parade in Listowel was a huge event with great emphasis placed on the visiting Sea Cadet band.
Calculating the incalcuable – Part I
Harvest 2021 has been painful. Soybeans were interrupted by rain. The dream of an early planted wheat crop vanished, stolen by untimely rains. Many farmers are like us with just ‘one more day’ of corn left out there waiting to be picked.
Ranch 100.1FM Food & Toy Corral brings in $40K
For two years running, The Ranch 100.1FM has been crushing hunger. And just when Perth County’s Hottest Country may have suspected it couldn’t do much better based on its inaugural Food & Toy Corral in 2020, the recent 2021 edition exceeded expectations.
COVID cases in Huron-Perth continue upward trend
It’s not the news anyone wants to hear especially around the upcoming holiday season, but the reality is the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be very much prevalent in Huron-Perth.
As community grows, long-term care in North Perth remains significant concern
Concerns regarding the long-term care (LTC) situation in North Perth have been hot button topics for local stakeholders and influencers in recent discussions.
