On Feb. 26, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a break and enter at a residence within Mapleton Township. The suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival and was subsequently arrested on March 7, at approximately 6 p.m.
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Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9
Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…
Madill students join protest against OSAP changes
On March 12, students at F. E. Madill joined other high schools across the region who participated in a province-wide walkout to protest changes to the Ontario Student Loan Program (OSAP) that they say will make post-secondary education unaffordable for many who already struggle to pay for school.
Atwood welcomes new Guardian Pharmacy
ATWOOD – The opening of a new business in downtown Atwood saw community members, patrons and…
Local conservation voices squeezed out: MVCA chair
Rural representatives say they feel that they’re being pushed to the sidelines of Ontario’s conservation system.
Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks
From March 11, 1987.
Consider the people who conduct the rescue
Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.
Howick defers decision on approving proposed housekeeping zoning bylaw
Council here has decided not to second a motion brought to them at their March 10 meeting, asking to approve the proposed housekeeping zoning bylaw amendment and pass the corresponding bylaw.
Students show better understanding of education issues than premier
This week two Midwestern Newspapers publications, the Listowel Banner and Wingham Advance times carry stories on local high school students protesting the provincial government’s recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
North Perth Council seeks alternatives for safe student crossing at LDSS
Grade 7 and 8 students will be attending Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) in September 2026, and they will require a play area for recess. The suggested location for the play area is across the road from the school on Maitland Avenue South, between Main Street East and Clayton Street East,
Brockton celebrates Irish Heritage Month
WALKERTON - Mary Foley, owner and director of Celtic Academy Canada, has been on a mission to ensure her heritage, and that of an estimated 4.6 million other Canadians, is properly celebrated.
Skaters across the region show their talent at WFSC Challenge and Cheer competition in Belmore
BELMORE - After needing to reschedule due to weather conditions, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) finally held its annual Challenge and Cheer competition at the Belmore Community Centre on March 7.
Grey Bruce Singers support Sistema program
Grey Bruce Singers (GBS) have donated $250 to Sistema Walkerton. Pictured are new and returning students of teacher Robin Zettel and GBS Treasurer Linda Klages.
St. Patrick’s Day in Perth County 1926
St. Patrick’s Day has long been marked across Perth County, and 1926 was no exception. That…
His Style donates $5,000 to X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign
Scott and Kristen Bowman of His Style presented Walkerton District Hospital Foundation’s X-ray Fundraising Committee members with a $5,000 donation in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.
