The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2023 Better Newspapers Competition awards on Feb. 13, with Midwestern Newspapers receiving 16 nominations across a number of categories.
Hanover council passes 6.84 per cent budget increase
Hanover council passed its 2024 budget in a special meeting Jan. 29 that lasted just under five hours.
Bruce County advocates for local needs during recent ROMA conference
Bruce County recently sent a delegation of local politicians and staff to advocate for local needs at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference. The 2024 conference theme, Closer to Home, speaks directly to the need for services locally.
ETPS students win gold, bronze at Junk Drawer Races
Elma Township Public School (ETPS) Grade 8 students brought home gold and bronze medals from the recent Junk Drawer Races competition. ETPS won gold and bronze in the Hydraulic Crane Competition.
Listowel McDonald’s closed for renovations
McDonald’s restaurant in Listowel will be closed through the month while continuing renovations take place at the north-end establishment.
Hanover police make drug bust during traffic stop
On Jan. 25 at 8:30 p.m., police initiated a traffic stop when they recognized a 30-year-old West Grey man wanted in a previous incident. The man was a passenger in the vehicle.
Hanover police arrest suspects in stolen vehicle
On Jan. 26, at 5:50 a.m., Hanover police responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on 11th Avenue.
Atwood Lions now offering livestream of outdoor rink
The Atwood Lions Club has made accessing its outdoor skating rink easier, with the recent addition of a livestream video link to keep users updated on the status of the ice.
Ottawa Senators name Peters team’s goalie coach
On Monday afternoon, the Ottawa Senators announced Justin Peters as the team’s new goalie coach.
Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival returning to Walkerton
The Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival returns this coming April, celebrating its 40th year of music making.
Central Perth U21 Predators fall short in Silver Stick bid
The Central Perth Predators fell short of the playoff rounds at the U21 C International Silver Stick championship in Mooretown last weekend.
Bruce County: Stay informed about winter road conditions
Bruce County’s transportation department reminds the public about winter road safety. All roadway users must travel safely, share the road, and respect others.
New association looking for volunteers to help newcomers in Huron County
A new volunteer association has been created to help support newcomers to Huron County, and it is looking for people interested in joining the project.
2023 Walkerton Herald-Times Year In Review
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Walkerton Herald-Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to June…
$1.3 million Faulkner bequest boosts Palmerston hospital MRI campaign
The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) was the recipient of a generous bequest from the late Neil Faulkner, a former Moorefield-area farmer.
