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Rachel Hammermueller

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Morris-Turnberry staff directed to keep 2026 tax rate increase under 5%

Rachel Hammermueller February 5, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In its first 2026 draft budget meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council acknowledged the necessity of small increases to most categories of the budget to update equipment and plan for the future health of services, followed by discussion around what may materialize into tough decisions.

Belgrave water user rate remains the same for 2026

Rachel Hammermueller February 5, 2026Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Belgrave Water System annual fee is remaining the same as last year, at $1,322.09 per user. 

Smith Steel & Fabrication of Atwood acquired by Tri-Mach Group

Rachel Hammermueller February 5, 2026Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

TMG is headquartered in Elmira, providing full-service manufacturing and is known for industrial solutions for the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.

Perth County OPP focussing on reducing crime through environmental design

Rachel Hammermueller January 29, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Perth County OPP have taken CPTED, which has been implemented in other regions and internationally, and are ‘revamping’ and ‘improving’ it locally.

Increase in construction value in Morris-Turnberry

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its meeting Jan. 13, council here received two reports from Chief Building Official Kirk Livingston outlining the year in construction. 

Perth County OPP board discusses severe weather impacts on collisions; violent and property crime down locally

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural

Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

Brussels to lose CIBC banking location; locals comment on economy, trend of closures in rural small towns

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Business, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

A continuing trend of banks closing their doors in small rural towns has struck this community.  Brussels, at the corner of Huron East and Morris-Turnberry, is the latest to face this fate.

Howick Hockey Day sees a snowy Saturday face off on the ice

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Hockey Day on Jan. 17 saw multiple teams converging on Howick Community Centre for a full…

Livestock damage from predators produces 11 compensation claims in Morris-Turnberry

Rachel Hammermueller January 22, 2026Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Sometimes, there are reminders that local residents are experiencing country living. Morris-Turnberry Council received a report at its first meeting of 2026 about hunting and trapping activities in the municipality.

New men’s counselling initiative focuses on prevention, support, access

Rachel Hammermueller January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Relevance to Perth and Huron Counties lies in the geographic circumstance.

Huron County OPP sees violent crime decrease in 2025, increase in drug crime

Rachel Hammermueller January 15, 2026Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP board met Dec. 15, 2025 where a report was included outlining crime statistics in the detachment area from Oct. - Dec. 2025. 

Exchanging words

Rachel Hammermueller January 15, 2026Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Since the dawn of the internet, and especially lately, Merriam-Webster and its counterparts like the Oxford English Dictionary (O.E.D) has lost this status.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

Intimate Partner Violence information sessions coming to Perth County

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police, Rural

The next initiative for those working at combatting the rising, sustained issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Perth County is community information and education sessions, aimed at giving people the tools to recognize IPV and the resources available to help them. 

Maitland Terrace celebrates 40th anniversary, reminisces of home’s early years

Rachel Hammermueller December 25, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Residents, volunteers and staff marked the 40th anniversary of Maitland Terrace Seniors Living Complex on Dec. 11 with cake and a history lesson.

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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…

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

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

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

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‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

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

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

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..

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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

By Rachel Hammermueller

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

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