Themed weeks, day trips, arts and crafts, fun games and activities keep the 5-7 and 8-11-year-old participants active and busy all summer.
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Belmore Homecoming a success due to ‘countless hours’ from volunteers
“Countless hours of working, considering and deciding have resulted in a wonderful community event,” Homecoming committee officials state in a post-event press release.
Public health releases 2024 annual report
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) recently announced the HPPH 2024 Annual Report is now available online.
Formosa Lion receives Art Woods award
The Formosa and District Lions Club held their June Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Brian Gutscher, Formosa; Tom Elviss, Fenwick; Mike and Angel Inglis, Guelph, Al Schnurr, Formosa and Pat Morely, Mildmay.
Teeswater to mark 150th with free, fun, family activities on July 19
The village of Teeswater is offering a day of free, fun, family events in celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary.
Lucknow and District Kinette Club honours members with $15,000 donation to oncology clinic
The Wingham & District Hospital Foundation states they are proud to announce a $15,000 donation from the Lucknow and District Kinette Club.
Local couples celebrate 65th anniversaries
Close on the heels of the village’s 170th anniversary celebrations, two long time Belmore couples recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversaries a week apart.
Four contestants set to vie to be Listowel Fair Ambassador during opening night ceremonies
The Listowel Fair Ambassador Competition is set to take place following the 7 p.m. opening night…
OPP request assistance in decades old missing person investigation
Timed around the 37th anniversary of a heavily-reported Huron County missing person investigation, OPP have renewed a request for help locating Lois Hanna, who disappeared from Kincardine between July 3-4, 1988.
Huron County 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run a success, raises $7,200
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) saw many participants take to the main streets of Wingham, Goderich, Clinton and Blyth on June 4.
LDSS students create farm stands representing Perth County for roadside display of local produce and goods
In late April, art and woodworking students at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) began creating the design and structure of what would become five out of 10 total farm stands, housing local produce and goods in locations across Perth County.
South Bruce Fire holds Summer Safety Station at Teeswater Ball Diamonds
Members of the public were invited to participate in fire safety activities.
‘Quiet in the Land’ an affecting story of how traditions protect and destroy us; award-winning play makes return to Blyth Festival
Returning home to the Harvest Stage after 44 years is Anne Chislett’s historical drama 'Quiet in the Land.'
Council waives permit fee for Pioneer Park dugout plans
Council here waived a building permit fee for the Bluevale Community Committee at their June 17 meeting, effectively helping proposed work on the dugouts at the Pioneer Park baseball diamond come to fruition.
From field to stethoscope: Ontario farm leaders help future doctors experience rural life
Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.
