HOWICK - Council here received a report at its Aug. 12 regular council meeting regarding its 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) for approval.
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Latest Blyth production tunes into local community
For those in the audience that had direct connections to the story, they were delighted. For those who didn’t, they were equally entertained, as history unfolded, telling the story of one of its most notable citizens – Doc Cruickshank.
Huron Hospice holds No Place Like Home Farm to Fork Dinner
Huron Hospice’s No Place Like Home Farm to Fork Dinner is set for Septe. 20. The Huron Hospice team will serve dinner at the Holmesville Community Centre.
Howick 2026 Homecoming Committee hosts foam party for local youth
The Howick 2026 Homecoming Committee held a foam party for local youth on Aug. 24. Organizers said…
North Huron renews lease for complex concession booth
North Huron Council approved a request from the Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss to renew the lease for the OMG Twisted Fries concession booth to operate for the 2025/26 ice season.
North Perth receives $5.4 million for housing infrastructure
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced on Aug. 22 during a press conference outside the doors of the North Perth Municipal Office, that over $20.4 million is being provided to four municipalities in Perth-Wellington.
Winter sidewalk maintenance expanded in Blyth
North Huron Council approved a revised winter maintenance of sidewalks policy during its Aug. 11 regular meeting, with two additional streets added after Coun. Ric McBurney (Blyth Ward) made a request.
Historical group working to preserve Disney family history in Morris-Turnberry
At its regular meeting on Aug. 12, Morris-Turnberry Council heard a delegation from the Disneys of Huron County Project Group, who are working towards their goal of erecting a historical sign in the municipality.
Sherry and Scott Dallner host Perth County Plowing Match
ATWOOD - The Perth County Plowing Match was held on Aug. 23 near Atwood. This year’s host farmers were Sherry and Scott Dallner.
Lexi Johnston wins top honour as CNE Ambassador of the Fairs
TORONTO – Lexi Johnston has been riding a high that began in July 2024, after being crowned as…
Howick implementing new subgrade fibre internet policy
HOWICK - Council here will be implementing a new township policy requireing that all future fibre internet service be installed subgrade.
Howick shows informal expression of interest in new fire station
HOWICK - Council here has approved an informal expression of interest in a new fire station for the Howick Township Fire Department at its Aug. 12 regular council meeting.
McGavin, Hern take top senior, junior spot at Huron plowing match
Walton-area plowing pro Brian McGavin took top spot in the senior division at the 97th Huron County Plowing Match Aug. 14-15, with Clayton Hern claiming the junior division crown.
Local input needed for Blyth daycare
North Huron Township Council found itself in a tough situation recently.
The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue Aug. 15
The Wingham Lions Club held a fundraising barbecue on Fri. Aug. 15, serving up hamburgers, hot dogs…
