Urgent and direct were tones echoing in the small gym at Listowel Eastdale Public School the evening of March 11.
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Perth County OPP dedicates staff member to monitoring released offenders
OMAP is a crime suppression strategy designed to deter repeat offenders, holding them accountable to release conditions, Vincent told the board that day.
David Yates releases new book, Huron at the Crossroads: 1925-2025
As Huron County prepares to mark its bicentennial, local historian and retired teacher David Yates is offering a timely gift to the community.
Morris-Turnberry Council approves two tender projects below budget
Council here accepted two tenders for road work during council’s March 3 regular council meeting; one for hot mix paving and one for maintenance gravel.
WDH Foundation’s Future Care Collective raises $34,200 for ultrasound machine
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation is celebrating the success of the second event hosted by the Future Care Collective and the group’s first-ever Showdown Reception.
Wingham sees a busy March break
March Break was a busy time in Wingham with plenty to do for youngsters and adults alike. On…
Arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt
Huron County OPP has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026.
Youth homelessness a growing issue in Perth and Huron Counties
Although there appears to be slight differences to how Huron and Perth Counties are responding to youth experiencing homelessness locally, both are falling short in adequately supporting those in navigating the exit system and preventing those from falling back in, according to recent research.
Morris-Turnberry hears proposed 2026 tax rate increase, discusses dog counter issue, maintaining roads and bridges over lowering tax rate
Among decisions made by council that evening were forgoing a municipal dog counter staff position, setting a pledge to Belgrave for playground equipment, reducing the municipality’s contributions to the fire reserve and setting a number for money for future asset management.
Brussels welcomes vendors for annual spring market
The Brussels Four Winds Barn hosted its fifth annual Spring Market, which saw the building’s…
CIP grant will enhance accessibility
A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.
Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice
During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter.
Madill students join protest against OSAP changes
On March 12, students at F. E. Madill joined other high schools across the region who participated in a province-wide walkout to protest changes to the Ontario Student Loan Program (OSAP) that they say will make post-secondary education unaffordable for many who already struggle to pay for school.
Local conservation voices squeezed out: MVCA chair
Rural representatives say they feel that they’re being pushed to the sidelines of Ontario’s conservation system.
Howick defers decision on approving proposed housekeeping zoning bylaw
Council here has decided not to second a motion brought to them at their March 10 meeting, asking to approve the proposed housekeeping zoning bylaw amendment and pass the corresponding bylaw.
