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Kelsey Bent

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

Ironmen split weekend games against Flyers, Barons

Kelsey Bent November 10, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen (8-4-0) kicked off another weekend of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) with a big 9-1 win over the Goderich Flyers before being shut out by the Hanover Barons.

New Ironmen signees Visser, Donaldson show their worth in first game

Kelsey Bent November 4, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen answered the Mount Forest Patriots’ previous shut out with a 6-3 win last Friday night at home thanks to returning players and new signees.

IN PHOTOS – 2021 Festival of Lanterns in Wingham

Kelsey Bent November 4, 2021Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – The Festival of Lanterns in downtown Wingham was once again a success on Oct. 29.

South Bruce rec department introduces new refund policy

Kelsey Bent November 3, 2021Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The recreation department has seen an increase in requests for refunds this year. 

Ironmen jet past Flyers, free fall against Hawks

Kelsey Bent October 28, 2021Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen split the weekend with a 5-2 win over the Goderich Flyers, and a 3-0 loss against the Mitchell Hawks. 

Howick Fire Department awarded FCC AgriSpirit funding

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

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is giving $1.5 million through its FCC AgriSpirit Fund to 88 community groups across Canada to support rural capital projects.

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.

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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.

Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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