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Rachel Hammermueller

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Local author publishes children’s book about navigating grief

Rachel Hammermueller July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Local author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel. 

Formosa welcome signs approved

Rachel Hammermueller July 17, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

South Bruce council approved the replacement of two ‘Welcome to Formosa’ signs at a meeting on June 25. 

South Bruce council supports resolution asking province to reabsorb OPP costs

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce council approved a motion to support a  resolution from the Municipality of Tweed calling on the Ontario government to reabsorb the costs of the Ontario provincial police force

2024 Listowel Agricultural Fair: ‘Farming Fast Forward’

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The annual fair looks to the future of farming and celebrates the past at this year’s event

Kite Day took place at the Wingham splash pad on July 5, hosted by Huron Respite at Community Living Central Huron

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Kids kicked off summer vacation under the shade of a large tree as they decorated one-of-a-kind kites.

Break and Enter at Murphy’s Ice Cream; $800 in damage and losses reported

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Police

Police were seen on July 7 around 3 p.m. parked at Murphy’s Ice Cream, talking with employees and surveying around the business’s building. 

Morris -Turnberry adopts planning fees increase, not without frustration

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Morris-Turnberry Council has reluctantly adopted an updated planning fee schedule adopted by Huron County Council on the recommendation of staff at the July 2 meeting. 

Dog complaints on the rise in Morris-Turnberry

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard yet another round of new dog-related complaints to its bylaw enforcement staff. 

Two ladies strive for 2024-25 Listowel Fair Ambassador sash

Rachel Hammermueller July 11, 2024News

One of the highlights of any big rural event is the crowning of the ambassador.

Grey Bruce Public Health provides council with information on protecting communities from hookah lounges

Rachel Hammermueller July 4, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council here received a letter from Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) on June 25 providing information to municipalities and counties on the option to implement a bylaw “to protect the community from hookah lounges” and other regulatory approaches.

Par fore! the course

Rachel Hammermueller June 27, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Sports

Did I use that phrase correctly? Last week, I swung a golf club for the very first time. I thought…

Huron County supports regional youth hub plan

Rachel Hammermueller June 27, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard a presentation pertaining to the state of the area’s youth – and the reality is sobering. 

“Mildmay Rolls” had its grand opening June 21

Rachel Hammermueller June 27, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times

New Ice cream shop “Mildmay Rolls” has its grand opening at 4 p.m on June 21.

Turnberry Memorial Gate repair project more complex than anticipated; next steps outlined

Rachel Hammermueller June 27, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here on June 18 was updated on the status of the Turnberry Conservation Area Memorial Gate repairs, next steps and future preservation. 

First Responder walk aims to break stigma surrounding mental health

Rachel Hammermueller June 27, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Sergeant Manny Coelho worked as a police officer for decades before truly addressing his mental health.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

Huron County parent tearfully begs trustees for AMDSB-operated before- and after-school programs

SEAFORTH - A third parent spoke to the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) of Trustees on June 23 about the struggles to secure childcare, particularly before and after school care. Two other parents have addressed the board on the topic during this past school year.

Gowanstown wedding barn owner requests tent permit extension, legal action a possibility

LISTOWEL - The owner of a converted bank barn – which was placed under an order to prohibit occupancy as a wedding venue from North Perth’s Chief Building Official (CBO) last November – is now seeking a tent permit extension to keep his business going and until he can afford to bring the structure i

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

See all Mildmay area articles.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New 911 dispatch software coming in October as county plans public education push

A new ambulance dispatch system coming to Huron County in October is expected to reduce lights-and-sirens runs and prioritize the sickest patients.

Second annual Spirit Walk held in Wingham June 13

The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its second annual Spirit Walk on June 13 at various…

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

South Bruce to temporarily borrow reserve funds for growth-related infrastructure projects

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved the temporary use of municipal reserve funds to help finance nearly $472,000 in growth-related infrastructure costs while waiting for future development charge revenue to be collected.

South Bruce reports nearly 17 years of landfill capacity remaining

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce has about 17 years of remaining capacity across its two municipal landfill sites.

South Bruce welcomes new recreation and facilities manager

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has welcomed a new manager to lead the municipality’s recreation and facilities department as work continues on several projects.

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