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Bootlegging Tour of the Great Swamp draws a full house

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

A full house was on hand for the Bootlegging Tour of the Great Swamp this past Saturday, July 27.

Hanover Police Service has among the highest national clearance-solve rates

Submitted August 1, 2024Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Statistics show Hanover Police Service has seen an overall crime rate drop of five per cent from 2022 to 2023; the rate of violent crime is up by over 29 per cent, while non-violent crime has decreased by almost 19 per cent.

Repairs planned for Bruce Road 6 bridge near Teeswater

Submitted August 1, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Bridge rehabilitation repairs are place at Fischer Bridge on Bruce Road 6, between Bruce Road 4 and Bruce Road 12, east of Teeswater. A full bridge closure, with traffic control measures was set to go into place starting July 22 and ending in September 2024.  

Suspect arrested mid-break, enter

Submitted August 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

OPP say one person has been charged when they were caught breaking into a business in the Municipality of North Perth.

History of Mitchell’s 150th anniversary

Cindy J. Sinko August 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Mitchell is hosting a 150th anniversary homecoming this summer and the “welcome home for fun…

The Western Swing Authority coming to Blyth Memorial Hall

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Western Swing Authority will perform at Blyth Memorial Community Hall October 5.

Junior Development ball program wraps up for 2024 season

Submitted August 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Listowel Minor Baseball’s Junior Development Program finished up last week as the…

Search warrant yields over $9,300 worth of stolen property

Submitted August 1, 2024Independent Plus, Police, Wingham Advance Times

An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Aviation Unit, and members of the Huron OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of stolen property

Montgomery’s Industrial Services donates $10,000 to Wingham Hospital

Submitted August 1, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Montgomery Industrial Services has committed $10,000 to the Caring Together Campaign, a community-based fundraiser for the purchase of a CT scanner for the Wingham & District Hospital.

Listowel Lightning finish first at July 20 swim meet at home pool

Submitted August 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The Listowel Lightning swim team finished on top of the standings at the second regional meet of the season, held at at the Listowel Kinsmen Pool on July 20.

Farming Fast Forward: delivering a sermon at the fair

Fred Erb August 1, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

The theme for the 2024 Fair was Farming Fast Forward. I had the privilege to deliver the sermon at…

Big Wreck brings show to Wingham Town Hall Theatre Oct. 5

Submitted August 1, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM – Big Wreck is bringing their dynamic show to the Wingham Town Hall Theatre  on Oct. 5.…

Huron Chamber of Commerce announces major sponsors for annual golf tournament

Submitted August 1, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Chamber of Commerce has announced the major sponsors for the Huron Chamber of Commerce Annual Charity Golf Tournament, taking place on Aug. 23, 2024. 

Cargill Homecoming Ambassador hopefuls introduce themselves to the community

Submitted July 25, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hey Cargill! My name is Ella Elphick, 18-year-old daughter of Ken and Sharon Elphick, as well as…

Two youth arrested after altercation in Listowel

Submitted July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

NORTH PERTH – Police are looking for witnesses and possible video after an altercation in North…

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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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Ruck 2 Remember launches 13th annual Road to Recovery march

WINGHAM/LISTOWEL – Ruck 2 Remember recently announced its 13th annual Road to Recovery, a four-day endurance march taking place Sept. 16–19 from Wingham to Guelph.

The Meighen and King Tour in 1926

In September 1926 the race was on to win a federal election and Perth County voters found…

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BGCDSB launches new office for student, family concerns

HANOVER – Parents and families will now have another step to follow when school-level concerns remain unresolved, as the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) has launched a new office to handle student and family inquiries.

Spikes for Danica returns to Mildmay fair with growing community support

MILDMAY – Mildmay’s volleyball community is preparing to honour Danica Baker for a second year in a row, with nearly 20 teams already signed up for the Spikes for Danica tournament with days still left before registration closed.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Holstein Show attracts competitors from Bruce, Grey, Huron

WALKERTON – Spectators at the 29th Bruce Grey Holstein Show held on Sept. 1 at the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s buildings watched as judge, Richard Osborne, of Hagersville, placed 105 head of Holsteins exhibited by breeders of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties.

Province urged to look at data centres locations

WALKERTON – Bruce County will have its say on a topic that has been getting plenty of news coverage in recent months – data centres.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council approves new well at Bluevale’s Pioneer Park

Council here approved, in principle, the installation of a well at Pioneer Park in Bluevale. Next steps for this project include municipality staff seeking quotes and establishing guidelines, to be approved by council. 

Playwright Ted Johns revisits fan-favourite with Aylmer’s Ghost

The play, a two-act, one-person production, focuses on the last days of Aylmer Clarke, the protagonist of He Won’t Come In from the Barn, a play first produced by Paul Thompson at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto in 1977. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

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

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

Columnists

BGCDSB launches new office for student, family concerns

By Emily Bowen

HANOVER – Parents and families will now have another step to follow when school-level concerns remain unresolved, as the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) has launched a new office to handle student and family inquiries.

Council approves new well at Bluevale’s Pioneer Park

By Rachel Hammermueller

Council here approved, in principle, the installation of a well at Pioneer Park in Bluevale. Next steps for this project include municipality staff seeking quotes and establishing guidelines, to be approved by council. 

Playwright Ted Johns revisits fan-favourite with Aylmer’s Ghost

By Submitted

The play, a two-act, one-person production, focuses on the last days of Aylmer Clarke, the protagonist of He Won’t Come In from the Barn, a play first produced by Paul Thompson at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto in 1977. 

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