Away back, some 20 years ago, in these columns, I expressed my opinion that we have four stages of years to live.
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Knights of Columbus make donation to Wingham school
Bill McGrath, left, and Neil Bieman from the Wingham Knights of Columbus, were at Sacred Heart Catholic School on May 19 with a big cheque for $1,000. Kathleen MacDonald, of Sacred Heart, accepted this donation which is for the school’s breakfast/snack club. The Knights of Columbus visited several o
Generous donation moves school staff to tears
If you were in Wingham, Teeswater or anywhere in between on Friday, May 19, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., you may have noticed Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) members cruising on their bikes near the schools.
Josephine Street sidewalk extension project more than double the price
The much-needed safety aspect of the Josephine Street sidewalk extension project to provide walkways to the busy corner at Highway 4 outweighed the extra costs after North Huron council found out that the public works department was requesting an additional $57,133.10.
Madill varsity girls win Huron-Perth rugby title
There was a moment right at halftime when the F.E. Madill Mustangs’ march to the Huron-Perth varsity girls’ rugby championship may have appeared in jeopardy. But it was a fleeting moment, and in the end the regional final wound up the same as every other Madill game over the course of the 2023 sprin
North Huron declares June to be Pride Month
In what first appeared to be a duplication of the discussion held at the last North Huron council meeting, the Pride discussion was back on the agenda at the May 15 meeting, this time to address the requests.
Contract awarded for Perth County courthouse project
At its May 18 meeting, Perth County council awarded a contract for its Courthouse Campus Project. The contract for the 5 Huron renovation and connecting link addition project located in Stratford was tendered to Dakon Construction for just over $5 million.
Legionnaires utilize long ball to pick up first win of ‘23 MOSBL campaign
The Listowel Legionnaires officially got into the win column of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League on May 21, picking up a road victory over the Lucan Irish Nine.
Eastdale Public School hosts track and field meet
Eastdale Public School held its track and field meet in below-season temperatures but under sunny skies nonetheless on May 17.
St. Mary’s Catholic School hosts track and field meet
St. Mary’s Catholic School in Listowel held its annual track and field meet on May 17.
Listowel golfer joins Maple Leaf junior tour this summer
Most adult golfers would no doubt like to hit 230 yards consistently with the driver off the tee. At age 13, Colin Coates is already averaging that, and he’s just getting started in his junior golf career.
LDSS girls open slo-pitch season with split in Stratford
The Listowel District Secondary School varsity girls’ slo-pitch team opened up its 2023 spring campaign with a win and a loss in Stratford on May 19.
Conners finishes T-12 at PGA Championship
One shot back of leader Brooks Koepka heading into the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship on May 21, Corey Conners was very much in the mix to capture his first major title.
Listowel Baptist Church garage sale sets new record
The Listowel Baptist Church’s annual garage sale reached an all-time sales high this year.
