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Rachel Hammermueller

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Comancheros Show N’ Shine takes over Memorial Park

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner

The Comancheros Show N’ Shine took over Memorial Park July 5, where rows upon rows of vintage to…

Huron East Fire Department responded to 14 calls in May

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Four calls were motor vehicle or off-road vehicle collisions; four were medical calls; and the remainder were either cleared calls, outdoor fire, or no incidents. 

Municipalities support 10-year community wellbeing plan; addressing gender-based violence a priority for Perth County

Rachel Hammermueller July 2, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Priority pillars locally are identified as housing and homelessness, gender-based violence and mental health and addiction.

Graduating students at Elma P.S run through colours

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Elma Township Public School hosted a colour run on June 19.

Maitland Terrace residents Walk for Alzheimer’s

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

Maitland Terrace residents took part in a Walk For Alzheimer’s on June 17, lapping the parking…

For Listowel’s Jerry Rozendal, volunteering is a way of life

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

Jerry Rozendal doesn’t do it for the accolades or notoriety – he just enjoys volunteering. 

Morris-Turnberry supports call for policing cost reform

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here supported a May resolution sent from the Municipality of Red Lake in northern Ontario, outlining their denunciation of the provincial government’s downloading of policing costs to the responsibility of municipalities.

Municipality tenders pickup truck from local dealership

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here accepted a tender for a 2026 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 pickup truck.

Dry Streak a relatable rural story which left me wanting

Rachel Hammermueller June 25, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Columns, Listowel Banner, Local News, Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The strength of the Blyth Festival is its ability to connect with the audience through rural stories. That is the point of theatre, is it not, to evoke emotion, to give perspective, to relate through the characters’ experience?

Hate-motivated vandalism of school Pride flag poles in Perth County, OPP seeking information

Rachel Hammermueller June 18, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

Over the weekend of June 13-14, flag poles at Elma Township Public School, Central Perth Elementary School, North Easthope Public School, and Mornington Central Public School, which were flying the Pride flag, were cut down and vandalized.

Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

Distracted driving, seatbelt charges prevalent in county over spring

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The county, according to the report, saw decreases in motor vehicle collisions and violent crime, with increases in traffic-related charges and certain drug crimes. 

Huron Hospice appeals to municipality for help funding two hospice beds

Rachel Hammermueller June 11, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its June 2 meeting, council here heard a delegation on behalf of Huron Hospice, and the urgent need for support to increase bed counts.

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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…

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Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

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

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

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Columnists

One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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