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Kelsey Bent

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Kelsey Bent is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

McDonagh Insurance celebrates 90 years in business

Kelsey Bent October 27, 2021Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Little did the late John A. McDonagh know that his decision to better support his family by transitioning from farming to the insurance industry would go on to support four generations of his family after him.

Fordwich United Church closes, trustees prepare for sale

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 the final worship service was held at the Fordwich United Church after close to 96 years. 

Ye Olde Spooky House to return

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

TEESWATER – The Ye Olde Spook Haus will return this fall, and scarier than ever.

South Bruce seeking comments for recreation master plan

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Municipal staff say the key to the success of the South Bruce Recreation Master Plan is participation and input from all residents and stakeholders. 

Ireland suggests additional councillor involvement in choosing municipal legal services

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Councillor Mark Ireland’s opinion on the hiring process of legal services was not shared by the majority of council in the most recent meeting, despite having their support in a July meeting.

How to make scary movies scarier

Kelsey Bent October 20, 2021Columns

As I look around and see the pumpkins carved into jack-o’-lanterns and other Halloween decorations, it reignites my love of everything that falls under the genre of horror. 

Howick to waive fees for advertisements on arena boards

Kelsey Bent October 13, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On Oct. 5, Howick council agreed to staff’s recommendation to waive the fees for the advertisements on the arena boards and Olympia at the Howick Community Centre (HCC) for the 2021-22 season.

Ironmen’s winning streak comes to an end against Mitchell

Kelsey Bent October 13, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen split the Thanksgiving weekend with a 4-3 win against the Hanover Barons and a 1-0 loss against the Mitchell Hawks.

Howick to seek additional support from OPP regarding bylaw enforcement issues in Wroxeter

Kelsey Bent October 13, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Unsure of what more can be done to resolve bylaw enforcement issues in Wroxeter, Howick council decided to ask the OPP for help.

Ironmen humiliate Hawks, fight Flyers in season start

Kelsey Bent October 7, 2021Sports

The Wingham Ironmen kicked off the long-awaited 2021-22 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season with a pair of wins over the Walkerton Hawks and the Goderich Flyers.

Wingham BIA encourage public to report walking bridge vandalism

Kelsey Bent October 7, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Members of the Wingham BIA, as well as members of the community, have noticed reoccurring vandalism to the Wingham Walking Bridge.

Wingham and District Hospital Foundation aims to raise $76K in upcoming radiothon

Kelsey Bent October 7, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

If the past year and a half have taught us anything, it is how important it is to have access to quality health care. 

Teeswater Medical Centre steering committee share plans with council

Kelsey Bent October 6, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Plans for a medical clinic in Teeswater are shaping up thanks to many hours from a group of volunteers. 

Two local businesses close for first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Kelsey Bent September 30, 2021Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Today marks the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, as implemented through the royal assent of Bill C-5 on June 3. 

Council supports NWMO funding for fire truck

Kelsey Bent September 29, 2021Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council has committed $2.2 million from the $4 million Near-Term Investments Program provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). 

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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