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Patrons of Mitchell’s annual fair over the Labour Day weekend will notice improvements to the Keterson Park parking lot after West Perth council approved $65,000 worth of paving. At the municipality’s Aug. 10 meeting, CAO Dan Hobson brought council up to date on proceedings at the park that hosts the three-day fair, set this year […]
A young and scrappy band of U11 Hornets from Mitchell lost a heartbreaking one-run decision in the Huron-Perth ‘A’ championship semifinal round in Stratford on Aug. 16, ending their season on a high note even if they didn’t realize it at the time. The Hornets (Rose) finished in third place in the Southwest Division of […]
They didn’t lose, per se. They just ran out of time. That could be the mantra for the Mitchell 22U Astros who advanced all the way to the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) ‘A’ championship game in London on Aug. 15, only to fall behind early before almost clawing their way back in an evenutal 11-9 […]
The Ministry of Health has officially approved the appointment of Dr. Lauren Hayward as the associate medical officer of health for Huron Perth public health. “This appointment marks an important milestone for Huron Perth public health and reflects Dr. Hayward’s expertise and commitment to advancing public health in our region,” said Dr. Miriam Klassen, medical […]
Ask anyone heavily involved in baseball — pitching and defence wins championships. That’s something the Mitchell Superior Sealers 18U Astros can hang their hats on after claiming the 2026 Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) ‘C’ championship in St. Thomas on Aug. 16, thanks to a 4-1 triumph over Perth County rival Listowel in the final. […]
A strong display of defence all across the diamond was instrumental in the Mitchell DG Eckert Construction 9U Astros claiming the Western Ontario Baseball Association Enhanced championship on their home field Aug. 9. Mitchell allowed just nine runs in four games en route to the title, capped by a 14-3 rout of Kincardine Rep — […]
With mere days before candidates must declare their intention for the next four-year term of West Perth council, a couple of new names have formally been submitted, as well one already familiar to voters. Current Mayor Walter McKenzie, who will complete 16 years as head of the municipality once the current term ends, has filed […]
At a time when rising costs make it more difficult to make ends meet, West Perth staff and council were praised for the way they balanced the municipal books last year. Auditor Paul Seebach of Clinton-based Seebach & Company spent the first 10 minutes of council’s Aug. 10 meeting presenting an overview of the 2025 […]