Huron-Bruce MPP and Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson was handing out treats on Oct. 31, announcing that the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) would be increased by $50 million to a total of $600 million for next year.
Ironmen climb to fourth in North Pollock Division with weekend wins
The Wingham Ironmen have climbed to fourth in the seven-team North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League on the strength of two wins against the now-fifth-place Mitchell Hawks over the weekend.
U15A West Coast Whitecaps claim 2-1 victory over Southeast Surge
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey in the area over the past week.
Grade 4/5 class experiments with earthquake-proof bridges
Ms. Earl’s Grade 4/5 Class at Maitland River Elementary School, shown smiling and posing with their bridges, have been learning about earthquakes through the contraptions shown
Huron East resident fined $400,000 in woodlot destruction case
A Huron East resident, both as the director of a numbered company and as an individual, has been fined as a result of infractions against Huron County’s Forest Conservation Bylaw.
Capitals claim back-to-back wins
The Walkerton Capitals squad earned its second and third win of the season, both in overtime over the weekend, downing the Mitchell Hawks 5-4 and the Wingham Ironmen 3-2.
Ironmen come up short in overtime against Walkerton Capitals
After falling 4-2 to the Fergus Whalers on Saturday, Oct. 25 the Wingham Ironmen fought to a 3-2 overtime loss against the last-place Walkerton Capitals on Sunday, Oct. 26.
U18B Whitecaps play to a 2-2 deadlock against Midwest 49ers
Midwest Newspapers recaps minor hockey action over the past week
County set to announce closures through Municipal 511 website
Huron County will be using Municipal 511 to advise ratepayers of road closures throughout the county.
County to work with MADD to place impaired driver signs
Huron County Council will support the local Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) organization in installing signs that urge drivers to report impaired drivers.
Ironmen climb to fifth in North Pollock Division with back-to-back wins
With two wins in as many games over the weekend, the Wingham Ironmen climbed from sixth to fifth in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League.
Changes made for safety on ACW roads, County 25 speed limits changed
Several changes were recently made in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Township to address traffic issues on county roads.
Surge squads clinch higher rounds in Oxford, Kitchener tournaments
Midwestern Newspapers looks at minor hockey results from the past week.
Ironmen, Patriots down Capitals in PJHL action over weekend
After posting its first win of the season, the Walkerton Capitals squad were unable to recreate that success over the weekend, dropping games to Wingham and Mount Forest.
Surge fields 12 teams between new A, B-level hockey leagues
The Southeast Surge minor hockey association has had a good start to its year according to association Chair Geoff Gunson, despite some early growing pains.
