WALKERTON - The entire community is in mourning following the fatal collision near London the afternoon of Friday, May 23, that claimed the lives of four student-athletes, Rowan McLeod, Kaydance Ford, Danica Baker and Olivia Rourke, and popular teacher and coach, Matt Eckert, from Walkerton District

Paramedics honoured at Huron County Council
During the May 21 regular Huron County Council meeting, members and staff recognized several local paramedics during Paramedic Services Week.

Carson marks last auction with calves to benefit local groups
David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd.’s final sale last week raised over $33,000 for local community groups and organizations through a charity sale of three calves.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves steps in selling unused roads
Morris-Turnberry Council has taken the next step towards selling surplus land near Brussels after dealing with the issue primarily through closed sessions since January 2024.

Midwestern Newspapers celebrates industry recognition
LISTOWEL - Midwestern Newspapers staff received awards earned in the 2024 Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition at a presentation ceremony here on May 15.
Services planned for teacher and students from WDCS
BROCKTON - Funerals and memorial services have been scheduled for the teacher and four students from Walkerton District Community School, who died in a multi-vehicle collision on May 23.
The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024.
Lions clean up park in Formosa
The Formosa and District Lions have been busy doing park cleanup for the past few weeks in order to be ready for the fist booking of the season.
Bruce Power donates to Community Living Wingham
Bruce Power recently donated $50,000 to Community Living Wingham and District to be used in the organization’s housing campaign.
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Letters to the editor
- Walk for Alzheimer’s, Peter Carter, Teeswater
- Murray asks about bridge load limits, John McCuaig, Walkerton
Milverton dog park preparations underway
Local dog sparks community engagement, leading up to fundraising campaign
