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Rachel Hammermueller

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Municipality of Morris-Turnberry adopts multi-year accessibility plan

Rachel Hammermueller February 6, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here adopted the Annual and Multi-Year Accessibility Plans from the County of Huron – a commitment to further the  inclusivity of Morris-Turnberry’s community members.

BMO branches in Teeswater, Wingham to amalgamate

Rachel Hammermueller February 6, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Bank of Montreal’s (BMO) Teeswater location on Clinton St. will close, amalgamating with the banks’ Wingham branch at 55 Josephine St. as of July 25, 2025.

Huron OPP Detachment Commander steps down

Rachel Hammermueller January 30, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Inspector Jason Younan, Huron OPP Detachment Commander, has resigned, accepting another position within the OPP, Constable Craig Soldan with OPP West Region confirmed. 

Plot twist

Rachel Hammermueller January 30, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I like to look back on my life so far as if it were chapters in a book. Things have always moved in phases – much like seasons, I believe there to be clear distinctions between one chapter of my life, and turning a page into another.

South Bruce Recreation and Facilities propose their year in projects

Rachel Hammermueller January 30, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At their first budget meeting of 2025, council here heard from the Recreation and Facilities Department as they presented their proposed draft 2025 capital budget, outlining specific initiatives and needs the night of Jan. 21.

Musician from Milverton the latest local to represent country music on international stage

Rachel Hammermueller January 30, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

Janna Leduc is no stranger to the highly competitive, hustle and grind of a career musician. She’s made her mark – her name dotting the line-ups of shows, tours and festivals throughout Perth and Huron Counties, Ontario, Canada and the wider world in previous years.

South Bruce considers $20 million capital budget proposal

Rachel Hammermueller January 30, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On Jan. 21, council here began hearing from the heads of multiple departments, who presented their needs and recommended projects for 2025 in order to maintain assets and eventually, approve where the various budgets land.

SVCA approves 2025 budget

Rachel Hammermueller January 23, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A contentious 2025 budget passed during the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s annual general meeting on Jan. 17, which will usher in a municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce. 

South Bruce Blades take on Central Perth Predators for Minor Hockey Days

Rachel Hammermueller January 23, 2025Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Central Perth Predators kicked off a weekend of their minor hockey fun days at Elma-Logan Arena…

South Bruce committee focuses on firefighter-specific health concerns

Rachel Hammermueller January 23, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard an update on the municipality’s health and safety activities at their Dec. 10 meeting.

Morris-Turnberry sees slower 2024 for building permits, construction values

Rachel Hammermueller January 23, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At their Jan. 14 meeting, council here heard a year end report from the municipality’s building department, offering a glimpse of 2024 in growth from a construction perspective. 

Central Perth Predators hold weekend of minor hockey fun days

Rachel Hammermueller January 23, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Central Perth Predators held a weekend of minor hockey fun days at Elma-Logan Arena in Monkton.

Morris-Turnberry won’t move forward with memorial gate repair

Rachel Hammermueller January 16, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At their Dec. 17 meeting, council here decided not to repair, replace or move the memorial gates located at the Turnberry Conservation Area for the time being.

South Bruce Council rejects Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2025 budget citing concerns with 17.5% levy increase

Rachel Hammermueller January 16, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Coun. Mike Niesen brought council’s attention to the SVCA’s draft budget proposal – approved in principle by SVCA’s board of directors – of an overall municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.

Mental health focus of safety campaign, sobering agri-industry statistics cited

Rachel Hammermueller January 16, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Community Safety and Well-being For Huron officially launched its first 2025 campaign Jan. 10, inviting members of the public to hear community representatives speak at Libro Hall in Clinton.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Hurting with you: our community

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Nearly 1,000 local school board staff on salary disclosure list

Following patterns of previous years, the local school boards in Perth County have the largest footprint on the 2025 public salary disclosure, with just under 1,000 combined individuals from the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board on the list.

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Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

Bluewater school board urges consultation as province considers removing English public school board trustees

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) is raising concerns about a possible move by the province to remove English public school trustees, warning it could “weaken local representation and reduce accountability in Ontario’s education system.”

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Hurting with you: our community

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Steam tug “Prince Alfred” was locked in the ice pack off Tobermory

In 1879 the 60-foot steam tug Prince Alfred arrived in Wiarton to replace the O’Koura, which had burned on Colpoys Bay the previous summer. Owner Andrew Port offered travellers a daily, one-way passage from Wiarton to Owen Sound for 75 cents.

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Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Students return to Madill after structure cleared

On Tuesday, April 7, a student was involved with a fire in Madill resulting in life-threatening injuries. The school was closed due to damage and classes were moved online for the rest of last week.

See all Wingham area articles.

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Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

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Hurting with you: our community

By Denny Scott

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Nearly 1,000 local school board staff on salary disclosure list

By Denny Scott

Following patterns of previous years, the local school boards in Perth County have the largest footprint on the 2025 public salary disclosure, with just under 1,000 combined individuals from the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board on the list.

Students return to Madill after structure cleared

By Midwestern Newspapers

On Tuesday, April 7, a student was involved with a fire in Madill resulting in life-threatening injuries. The school was closed due to damage and classes were moved online for the rest of last week.

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