Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.
Wingham Advance Times
Students return to Madill after structure cleared
On Tuesday, April 7, a student was involved with a fire in Madill resulting in life-threatening injuries. The school was closed due to damage and classes were moved online for the rest of last week.
Lake Huron Coastal Centre looking for volunteers for Goderich Shoreline Clean-up
In celebration of Earth Day, the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is inviting volunteers to help protect the shoreline at the annual Goderich Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 18, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at St. Christopher’s Beach.
Second annual I Am Huron campaign kicks off
This initiative celebrates the positive impact immigrants make in Huron County and highlights their contributions to the community.
South Bruce man arrested after suspect at large in Huron
The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual from South Bruce in South Bruce who was said to be involved with an incident in South Huron.
Postcards, glove factory shape Wingham’s story
On a chilly April afternoon at the Wingham & Area Historical Society’s (WAHS) regular meeting, talk of leather, fleece and factory floors soon gave way to faded ink and penny stamps.
Conservation experts warn as province moves to dismantle conservation system
A province‑wide coalition of conservation experts, farmers and cottagers is urging the Ontario government to halt its plan to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into nine regional bodies.
Vance Fund grant helps restore iconic 19th-century landmark in Teeswater
A century-old pillar of the Teeswater skyline is standing a little taller this year thanks to a grant from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund.
Wingham Lions Club hosts rain-soaked Easter Egg Hunt at Cruikshank Park
Not even a relentless spring downpour could dampen the spirits, or the appetites, of local kids during the Wingham Lions Club’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Cruikshank Park.
Memories of Wingham: Ray Walker worked four decades with foundry
Early years Ray’s memories circle around music, sports, and his work for 43 years for the Western…
Howick approves MTO request
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has requested an allowance for MTO to upgrade West Heritage Street at Highway 9 and Fordwich Line in June 2026 in preparation for the repaving of Highway 9 during construction season in 2027.
U12 Huron-Perth Lakers win Alliance Championship
HURON/PERTH - The U12 Huron-Perth Lakers hockey team completed an undefeated season on March 27 in Essex.
Nearly 1,000 local school board staff on 2025 public salary disclosure
Following patterns of previous years, the local school boards in Huron County have the largest footprint on the public salary disclosure, with just under 1,000 combined individuals from the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board on the list.
Reporter looking for job to prop up the housing industry
Just to prove I’m an equal-opportunity political critic, I’m going to set my sights this week on Ontario Premier and Conservative head honcho Doug Ford (after last week, when I focused on pseudo-Liberal Prime Minister Carney and, tangentially, the Bloc through the Air Canada language issue) and...
Life-threatening injuries sustained in fire at Wingham’s F.E. Madill
WINGHAM - Shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7 emergency services responded to F.E. Madill Secondary School for a reported fire, according to police.
