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.
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Forcible Confinement charge in Huron
On Jan. 16, Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners.
St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church serves up pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
The tradition of celebrating Shrove Tuesday in Wingham continued on Feb. 17.
Dalvis Farms outside Teeswater sees collapse of newer barn Feb. 17.
Dalvis Farms just outside of Teeswater suffered the collapse of one of their newest barns on Tues.…
Proposed bylaw revision allows recording at open council meetings, subject to anti-harassment standard
After years of restricting public recordings in council chambers, North Huron is taking steps to reverse course.
Fatal vehicle collision in North Perth claims life of 19-year-old
NORTH PERTH - On Feb. 18, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Perth County OPP along with Paramedic Services and local fire Services responded to a two‑vehicle collision on Perth Line 72 near Perth Road 140.
Deputy Reeve hospitalized after altercation following township council meeting
Huron County OPP are investigating after a member of North Huron Council was injured in an altercation following council’s Feb. 17 meeting, prompting council to temporarily move all future meetings online.
Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration
The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…
Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant
At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.
Howick secures pothole grant
After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.
Howick Council approves over $3,000 in 2025 capital project budget overages
Council here has approved a total budget overage for 2025 capital projects in the amount of $3,620.11 to be drawn from the fire reserve.
Perth County OPP board takes action after officers injured, cruisers destroyed, drivers disobey barricaded road
Over 87 vehicles went around the ‘closed road’ barricades during the hours it was closed Feb. 6, 44 of them being transport trucks.
Child luring charges in Huron
The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Zorra Township resident with several criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that commenced in December 2025.
Plenty of Family Day fun to be found in North Huron
Family Day weekend in North Huron featured numerous events around the area, including a special…
Local youth honored by teammates
The Wingham U13 Yellow hockey team held a moment of silence to honour Odin Leachman of Wingham, who passed away from cancer on Jan. 25.
