Morris-Turnberry council has voted on a re-brand for the municipality, bringing the visual representation into the modern era with approval of the final design concept.
Huron County council makes ‘precedent-setting’ decision in Howick severance approval; comes in wake of shifting agricultural industry, affordability
Huron County council’s decision Aug. 12 to allow a ‘50/50 split’ severance of a farm property in Howick has the potential to make significant impact, as Director of Planning and Economic Development Denise Van Amersfoort worded it prior to the vote.
Rider for a Reason makes its ways through Listowel
The fundraiser is on behalf of Listowel hospital's Breast Care Program.
“Colour Is…” opens at Blyth Festival Art Gallery featuring 28 artists, encourages communication through colour
In red-rimmed glasses, Percival taught the audience that colour is something people aren’t having conversations about – but should be.
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.
McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7
“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.
North Huron council proposes increasing reeve pay by $8,957, 64.16%
North Huron Council carried a motion to approve an increase in the 2027 honorarium of reeve, deputy reeve and councillor positions, with additional pay adjustments for attending meetings.
North Huron council’s decision for literary garden location stands
Several members of the Wingham and District Horticultural Society supported two members speaking at North Huron council’s regular meeting Aug. 10.
Mills case delayed in sixth month
George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident facing an obstruction of justice charge in relation to a Feb. 20 altercation which saw North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, was again before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on Aug. 10.
Decrease in drug crime, 500 speeding charges laid in May – June
Perth County OPP Detachment Board members heard the latest in crime for the area during their meeting July 14. Across the board, this reporting period sees decreases in criminal charges and incidents.
Local report outlines housing crisis impact, ‘sluggish’ government response; suggests building to scale of issue
According to the SRPC, residents feel their leadership, from local government to the federal level, do not have a grasp on what is affecting locals.
Pick a Posie Vintage holds grand re-opening of accessible retail, creative space
Blyth’s vintage clothing store, had its grand re-opening July 30, an event four years in the making.
Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids
The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return.
OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease
Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year.
