Kincardine demonstrators call for civility in local affairs

About 100 people took part in a demonstration outside Kincardine’s municipal office building Monday afternoon to bring awareness to the disrespect organizers said women in politics often face. The protest was organized by Meagan Fair and Cheryl Cottrill after a disrespectful remark was made when Coun. Laura Haight spoke at a council meeting April 4. […]

Former Owen Sound teacher sentenced for sexual exploitation

A former Owen Sound teacher and coach of girls hockey and gymnastics pleaded guilty Monday to sexual exploitation involving a female student and was sentenced to 22 months in jail, followed by three years probation. Kristopher Brian Seaman, now 46, of Owen Sound when charged in 2019, appeared in person in the Superior Court of […]

Comedy with a serious side next up for Owen Sound Little Theatre

When audience members take in the latest Owen Sound Little Theatre play, director Kevin Haxell expects many to leave wondering if American politics and society in general are much different now than they were 75 years ago. Born Yesterday, a classic comedy from the mid-1940s that was also made into a film in 1950, opens […]

West Grey man gets five years in farm tractor death case

Ronald Oscar Seifried, 60, of West Grey was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for dangerous driving causing death and failing to remain because he drove a farm tractor over his one-time friend. Superior Court Justice Bruce Durno summarized the facts, the victim impacts and walked through a lengthy legal analysis to arrive at […]

Owen Sound fire department brings back fire safety program

The Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services is advising residents to take a quick and simple survey with the potential for it to be life saving. The city department is bringing back its annual home fire safety assistance program to help residents ensure their home is properly equipped in case of fire. The program, which […]