Nominated for 12 awards in the 2022 OCNA Better Newspapers Competition, Midwestern Newspapers picked up a total of seven first-place honours following the virtual announcement of the winning entries on April 14.
Stolen McDonald’s drive-thru sign, 10 road signs recovered in Wingham
An investigation conducted by the Huron County OPP involving an abandoned vehicle in a ditch in Wingham has resulted in stolen property being recovered and criminal charges laid against a Morris-Turnberry resident.
UPDATE: North Huron burn ban in effect until further notice
The Township of North Huron has announced a burn ban is in place for the entire township, until further notice.
UPDATE: Fire Marshal’s Office, police investigating ACW barn fire
The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office and Huron County OPP are investigating yesterday’s structure fire on Market Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.
South Bruce issues burn ban, effective April 13
South Bruce’s fire chief has issued an open-air burn ban in the municipality.
Regional unemployment rate jumps to 5.9 per cent
The local unemployment rate has reached its highest levels since April 2021, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
Driver charged for March 20 collision
One person has been charged after colliding with the rear of another vehicle.
Health Unit seeing pertussis cases in Huron-Perth region
Similar to other areas in southern Ontario, Huron Perth Public Health is seeing cases of pertussis in children.
North Perth resident defrauded out of $25,000
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that fraudsters and scammers are still extremely active and are employing various techniques to steal your hard-earned money.
SBGHC appoints new president and CEO
The board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) announced on March 22 that Nancy Shaw has been appointed as the hospital’s president and chief executive officer, effective April 1.
South Bruce OPP: Two victims lost $16K to online scams last week
The South Bruce OPP say two area residents were the victim of online scams last week.
Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in February
The local unemployment rate increased slightly last month, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
Huron Perth Ag Science Centre to host first AGM
The Huron Perth Ag Science Centre board of directors announced last week the organization will be hosting its first ever annual general meeting later this month.
More than $72K lost to cons and scams year-to-date in southern Bruce County
March is Fraud Prevention month, and the South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after more than $72,000 has been sent to scammers, year-to-date, by residents of southern Bruce County.
Hanover police officer faces multiple charges
A 25-year member of the Hanover Police Service faces charges involving the use of force on a person in custody.
