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After decades of raising hogs and growing crops south of Shakespeare, Steve and Christina Zehr are beginning to find a little more time to enjoy life away from the farm.

A pair of Massey Harris enthusiasts had plenty to talk about when the North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (NEAT) travelled to Milverton for a fundraising breakfast last week.

The Ontario government is investing nearly $16 million through the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) to help small and remote communities build safe and reliable transit services.

Perth County council is considering several administrative changes to its Stewardship Program for 2027, directing staff to return with additional recommendations aimed at making the grant program more equitable and ensuring more of the funding goes toward planting trees rather than labour costs.

For the second week in a row, there has been a serious collision on Hope Street East in Tavistock. For the second week in a row, the same family has been victimized.

Don Chowan has spent his career building relationships. As a self-employed retail design professional, he understands the importance of listening to people, finding practical solutions and delivering on commitments. Those are the same values he hopes to bring to East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) council.

West Region members of the Ontario Provincial Police laid 1,815 charges following 2,107 traffic stops across the region during the August long weekend traffic campaign.

Local children don’t have to travel far to enjoy the fun of summer camp. Breaking Elements Dance Company in Tavistock is giving young dancers the opportunity to dance, create, play and make new friends during its upcoming Summer Dance Camp.

A field just off of Perth Line 29 on Perth Road 109, west of Tavistock, has become a popular stop for sunflower lovers.

After making two minor corrections during discussion, Perth County council unanimously approved the county's 2025 asset management plan Aug. 6, adopting a long-term strategy that identifies a $2.8-million annual infrastructure funding gap and recommends an average annual tax increase of 1.3 per cent over the next decade to eliminate it.

Laughter and learning filled the grounds of the historic Fryfogel Tavern east of Shakespeare as children took part in another successful summer day camp at the landmark.

A leatherworking workshop drew participants from across the region to the Brocksden School Museum on Aug. 8, giving both experienced crafters and newcomers an opportunity to learn traditional skills inside the historic one-room schoolhouse.

When a birthday marking 102 years of a life well lived rolls around, most people would simply be happy to celebrate the milestone surrounded by friends and family.

Beautiful weather provided the perfect backdrop for the car show at peopleCare in Tavistock. Residents gathered to admire the cars, listen to music and visit with one another.

Members of congregations from across the Tavistock area gathered at the Queen's Park Pavilion on Sunday for the annual ecumenical worship service hosted by the Tavistock and Area Ministerial Association.

For the past 11 years, Zehr Insurance has been helping young children across Perth, Huron and Waterloo regions hit the ice with the proper protection while promoting the lifelong importance of preventing brain injuries.

The Tavistock A’s came up just shy of a medal at the Canadian U17 Men's Fast Pitch Championship in Surrey, B.C. The team dropped a 6-5 decision to a team from Quebec in the bronze-medal game.

The Shakespeare Falcons U9 boys wrapped up their baseball season with a strong performance at their year-end tournament in Tavistock on the weekend.

The U7 Tavistock Athletics Team Four wrapped up a year of growth with a strong showing at their year-end tournament July 26, culminating with a win in their final game of the season.

Just south of Tavistock, Transition Acres is offering visitors more than horseback riding. The family-run farm is also helping preserve one of Canada's rarest horse breeds while creating opportunities for people of all ages to connect with horses and Indigenous culture.