John Congram has written extensively of his memories and the Wingham and Area Historical Society is happy to share the excerpt that follows of his many recorded memories, with the readers of the Advance Times.
Columns
From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first
In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.
How did we get here?
The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.
The election is the only survey that counts
“Decision by survey” seems to be the way of the future.
Roses are red … or are they?
February is truly the month of love! Flowers are purchased by the hundreds of thousands to show our loved ones just how much they mean to us on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. Did you get your roses?
How did we get here?
The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.
Ignoring the benefits of a county, court building is disingenuous
Huron County Council is finally getting to the nitty gritty of its budgetary process after a couple meetings worth of closed sessions where the public had no idea what was being discussed.
Murray asks ‘what comes next’ after getting out of the hospital
Yes. I did enjoy the ambience of the hospital and their staff and their meals. The hospital doctors…
My existential crisis
Most of you readers probably have no idea who I am or why I have suddenly started con- tributing to the Midwestern Newspapers Corp, so I thought I would tell you a little about my- self.
The horizon looms
It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon.
Survey explores link between childhood experiences, health
GREY-BRUCE - Grey-Bruce residents can help strengthen public health programs and services in Ontario communities by participating in a pilot project aimed at exploring how childhood experiences affect health and well-being later in life.
Lenten Organ Recital Series returns
CHESLEY - The Lenten Organ Recital Series returns this year to St. Mark’s Church, Chesley. Church officials state the event offers “a peaceful midday musical oasis throughout the Lenten season.”
We serve by serving others
You know the Walkerton Legion as a place to relax with friends, have a friendly game of darts or pool or maybe watch the Olympics on the big screen.
Tragic news about school shooting puts Trump’s attempt to steal bridge into perspective
A quick glance at national and international headlines earlier this week was not for the faint of heart.
‘If you maintain it, they might come’ just doesn’t have the same ring
To paraphrase one of the greatest movies of all time (and probably the greatest baseball movie of…
