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Daytime Break Enter and Assault – Police Seek Black Jeep – Suspects Considered Armed And Dangerous

(HOWICK TWP, ON) – On October 28th, 2011 at 10:52 am, the Huron OPP received a report of a break and enter at a home along Edward Street in the village of Fordwich. 2 males forced their way into the home and assaulted the home owner. During the assault, a firearm was brandished before the […]

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Bougs Email Scam Containing A Virus

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Wednesday October 26, 2011 an Atwood resident contacted the Perth County OPP and reported receiving an email advising him of a speeding violation from the New York State Police. The resident explained that he had not travelled in New York State. This email prompted the resident to open an […]

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Local Resident Scammed Out Of Nearly $10,000

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) The Perth County OPP was contacted by a Township of Perth East resident who reported having fallen victim to a telephone scam. The resident explained that it started with a telephone call almost two weeks ago advising him that he had won a large sum of money from the Las […]

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Russel Gray, Shane Sutherland – Numerous Charges – Theft & Breach Probation

(PERTH & HURON COUNTY, ON) As a result of the arrest of two males on Wednesday morning October 26, 2011, the following charges have been laid: Russel Gray (24) of the Municipality of South Bruce has been charged with three counts of “possession of property obtained by crime, over $5000”, three counts of “possession of […]

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Theft Of Vehicles Results In Two Arrests

(PERTH & HURON COUNTY, ON) On Wednesday October 26, 2011 before 5 a.m. Perth County OPP officers were called to a residence on Elma St. West in Listowel where the home owner reported the theft of his trailer and ATV. Huron and Perth County OPP officers patrolled for a vehicle towing the stolen trailer and […]

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Will Closing Blyth Public School Increase Wingham Taxes?

As North Huron Council’s reputation lays tarnished by the abusiveacts of Deputy Mayor David Riach, one Councillor continues to riseabove the low bar set by his fellow Councillors.  CouncillorBrock Vodden has been trying to save the public school in his wardof Blyth.  As it currently stands, the Blyth public school willbe closed, and the new […]

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Pickup Truck Stolen From Rural Property – Plate: 3141FH

(MUNICPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Monday October 24, 2011 Perth County OPP officers were dispatched to a farm on Road 183 south of Line 32 where a pickup truck was reported stolen sometime in the early morning hours. Investigation revealed that the 2005 burgundy Ford F150 pickup truck (crew cab, short box with a […]

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Crash Destroys Two Park Benches

(ST.MARYS, ON) Shortly after 1 a.m. on Tuesday October 25, 2011 Perth County OPP officers in St.Marys were informed of a collision at the “T” intersection at John St. South and Elgin St. East. Officers located the lone vehicle which had been involved in the collision a short distance south of the scene. The involved […]

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Mini Van Located Before Being Reported Stolen

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Tuesday October 25, 2011, Huron County OPP officers located a Ford Windstar van on a rural property east of Fordwich. The vehicle was registered to a resident of Listowel. Perth County officers in Listowel checked the McDonald St. West residence in Listowel to which the van was registered and […]

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Brock Vodden: About Democracy

I agree with many of the things you wrote:    “Elected and paid to represent the interests of theirconstituents.” Correct! “Council currently acts as if they were elected to make ourdecisions for us”<fontstyle=”FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt”> That is also true. They areelected to make decisions. They make dozens and dozens ofdecisions for the municipality. These decisions vary […]