The mutual response of three area departments prevented a fire from getting out of hand at Harwill Farms on Jan. 26.
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Police recover three vehicles stolen from Listowel car dealership
The Perth County OPP is still investigating after a break and enter led to the theft of five vehicles from a car dealership in Listowel.
‘Series of alarming events’ ends with canine unit catching suspect
Huron County OPP has charged a North Perth resident with 22 criminal charges following what police are calling a “series of alarming events” earlier this week.
South Bruce OPP warn of ‘money for bail’ scam
The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to be cautious of cons and scams after receiving reports on a "money for bail" scam being attempted in the detachment area.
Listowel Throwdown to test entrants’ physical abilities, benefit local gyms
At the end of the day, the upcoming virtual Listowel Throwdown really stands to benefit all parties involved.
Junior Cyclones bulk up at GOJHL trade deadline
When the Listowel Junior Cyclones return to regular season play following the latest provincial government-implemented pandemic lockdown, the club will be a deeper one prior to the hiatus.
North Perth council requests staff report for new community garden
At the North Perth council meeting on Jan. 24, Coun. Allan Rothwell asked for discussion and a report to come back to council of a request from Madison Wiebe for a new community garden in Listowel.
Three taken to hospital following bus, commercial vehicle collision
Two students were on board a school bus when it collided with a commercial motor vehicle in a serious incident on Jan. 20 in Perth East, leading to an emergency airlift.
Snowmobile stolen from rural Listowel residence
A snowmobile is the only outstanding stolen item following a rural break and enter last week.
Shoplifting suspect arrested following brief foot pursuit
A suspect led police on a brief foot pursuit after a theft from a local business, but they were immediately arrested.
OPP urges North Perth residents to ‘Lock It or Lose It’
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents to “Lock It or Lose It” after a string of thefts from unlocked vehicles in the southeast and southwest quadrants of Listowel last week.
Howick council shows support for Fordwich subdivision
Howick council showed support for two applications to rezone and sever a parcel of land located on Patrick Street in the village of Fordwich at its Jan. 18 meeting.
Avon Maitland District School Board offering free PSW certification program
The Avon Maitland District School Board’s Centre for Employment & Learning (CEL) is preparing to offer a new free Personal Support Worker (PSW) certification program, with on-the-job training in a co-operative education format.
Thomas Edison’s Stratford connection
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives continues to house an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from not only Perth County, but around the world.
Perth County council presented with draft of 2022 capital budget
Council received a presentation from staff for the draft capital budget on Jan. 13, a budget aimed to responsibly maintain service levels while combating the current levels of inflation, which treasurer Corey Bridges said is estimated to exceed two per cent in 2022.
