A person has been charged for theft after they were caught shoplifting at a local business.
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Multiple Perth East thefts reported
A number of people have reported that their vehicles and sheds were entered in the Township of Perth East over the winter.
Impaired driving charge laid in Listowel
Another driver has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop in the Municipality of North Perth earlier this month.
Impaired charge laid near Wingham
A resident of Listowel is facing an over 80 charge along with other driving-related charges following a traffic stop that took place outside of Wingham in January.
Listowel driver involved in crash south of Ariss, facing charges
A Listowel resident is facing charges following a two-vehicle crash in December south of Ariss.
Domestic mischief, harassment charges laid
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Stratford resident after a person was harassed during a domestic occurrence.
Pickup truck stolen from Line 88 driveway
Perth County OPP received a report of a stolen truck on Jan. 19 after it was taken sometime the previous night.
North Perth council denies request for new community garden, Feb. 7
Council received a report during its Feb. 7 meeting regarding a request received in January for a plot of land to develop another community garden.
Organizers opt to delay Canadian Dairy Expo once again until 2023
The management at CDX along with a steering committee made up of exhibitors, sponsors, producers, vets and AG marketers have made the decision to cancel the CDX 2022 and defer to April of 2023.
Maitland Conservation prepping for upcoming 2022 annual meeting
Preparations are underway for Maitland Conservations’ (MC) annual general meeting (AGM), which will be held on Feb. 17 via Zoom.
Nearly one-third of all COVID infections in Huron-Perth attributed to 2022 alone
Nearly one-third of all regionally-reported COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic have occurred since Jan. 1 of this year, according to numbers presented by Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen during Huron Perth Public Health’s bi-weekly media briefing on Feb. 2.
Perth County approves 2022 budget in principle
At its regular meeting on Feb. 3, Perth County council adopted the 2022 capital and operating budgets in principle following budget presentations from staff.
Province announces $1 million for ag, horticultural societies
The Ontario government has announced $1 million in funding to support the province’s agricultural and horticultural societies who continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exercising my freedom in Toronto, or what I did on my winter vacation
I didn’t let the “Freedom Convoy” ruin my vacation. I’m vaxxed and not oppressed. I’m helping my friends, family, neighbours, community and country by being responsible.
Atwood Lions donate $25K to Elma Township Public School playground project
Elma Township Public School is closing in on its $140,000 goal for rebuilding two sets of playground equipment at the Newry site, thanks to many local contributions from businesses, organizations and individuals. The Atwood Lions Club was the most recent contributor, allocating $25,000 towards the c
