Wingham Advance Times

Construction on the new splash pad at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie has commenced, as pictured on Nov. 30.

Recently, the Lions Club of Wingham made its Christmas donation of $1,000 to the North Huron Food Share. Shown above making the cheque presentation to Roxane Nicholson of the Food Share (right) is Club President Lion Murray Wales (left) and Lion Ben Teichroeb (centre).

The Teeswater Decorating Committee – formed by Gail Weishar, Susan Riley and Jean Culliton – received a $500 donation on Dec. 1 to revitalize the decorations on Main Street in Teeswater for the upcoming holiday season. The funds for the donation were raised by the Rotary Club of Kincardine and Boome

Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Mayor Glen McNeil was re-elected as the warden for Huron County at the inaugural county council meeting on Nov. 30.

For Marah Gibbons, the decision to write Christmas letters to veterans and those currently serving our country in the armed forces had nothing to do with family ties; she just wanted to bring a smile to other people’s faces.

Basil Bauer is following in his family’s footsteps, musically speaking.

The Wingham U11 Rep Ironmen had hosting honours at this year’s Regional Silver Stick ‘B’ and ‘C’ tournaments over the last week, with the squad coming up short in the ‘C’ bracket with three losses in preliminary pool play.

It was a 2022 season to remember for Lucknow native Julie-Anne Staehli, even if it didn’t get off to the start she wanted.

The 2022-23 Huron-Perth high school varsity hockey season is underway, with the F.E. Madill boys’ squad unable to replicate the early success of the girls’ team last week.

The Wingham Junior Ironmen are steadily making ground in the PJHL’s North Pollock Division standings.

A group of local health and social service partners is asking residents to “work together” to help local hospitals reduce emergency department visits during the cold and flu season.

Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.

The community responded with amazing generosity to a goal set out by one local company’s challenge for ‘Giving Tuesday’ on Nov. 29.