Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen got off to the start to 2024 they were hoping for last Saturday night, holding the Mitchell Hawks to 19 shots in a 4-1 victory.

Director of Emergency Services Jeff Horseman presented an in-depth report titled Land Ambulance Response Time Comparison to Huron County council at its Dec. 20 meeting.

Huron County council approved a significant rental increase at Heartland and Highland Apartments at its Dec. 20 meeting.

Mason Ortlieb breaks between two Minto Mad Dogs defenders during a Dec. 22 matchup in Wingham. The Wingham Ironmen U11 Rep squad defeated the Mad Dogs by a score of 6-2, improving to 5-6-1 in regular season play heading into the new year.

Ensuring a community has access to physicians takes the tireless effort of the entire community, including government, education and health care. The Brockton and Area Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee has the proof, in the form of five new physicians who have decided to call this commun

At its Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council agreed to pass the fees and charges bylaw which sets all charges for the coming year.

Vicki Lass, Huron County’s economic development officer, and Clara Leney, economic development coordinator, presented an update to county councillors on the progress of a workforce project made possible by a successful application for an OMAFRA RED Grant for Workforce Development.

At the Dec. 19 meeting, Howick council gave pre-budget approval to increase the budget for firefighter gear from $9,000 to $34,000.

Morris-Turnberry’s newest resident, Bella Mae, arrived to her new home with Steve and Tamela Kennedy on Dec. 10. Bella Mae, a Basset Hound, poses for the camera last week.

Council held its first official 2024 budget meeting on Dec. 19, and the proposed increase is considerably less than in previous years.

There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Wingham Advance Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to April…

A new pub with golf simulators has officially opened its doors in the heart of downtown Teeswater.

When a person counts the people they’ve reached in terms of generations as well as individuals, they can be assured they’ve made a mark on many lives.