At its May 16 meeting, Howick council received a report from public works, updating members on the community mailboxes (CMB) in Fordwich.
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Wingham Independent MC barbecue raises nearly $3,000 for local breakfast programs
The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) is calling support for its latest fundraiser “phenomenal.”
Madill rugby program has historic week
Mustangs, no matter their body type, are known to be surefooted and have good endurance, so it’s not surprising that the athletes representing the F.E. Madill Secondary Mustangs display similar attributes on the rugby pitch.
More than $13,000 collected at Wingham event for Alzheimer Society of Huron Perth
It was a beautiful day to hike the Wingham Community Trail on Saturday, May 27.
Union: Wescast announces intentions to close Wingham foundry operations
One of Wingham’s longest operating industries intends to close its foundry operations, according to the union that represents its workers.
Mildmay’s Owen Riegling nominated for CMAOntario Rising Star Award
Owen Riegling has a remarkable list of credentials for someone who’s still in what would be the early stages of their career for most musicians.
Maitland River Elementary School hosts track and field meet
Maitland River Elementary School held its annual track and field meet on May 17 at F.E. Madill Secondary School, with multiple divisions of student-athletes taking part in a number of different track events.
Wingham and Area Historical Society Board looking to learn from area groups
The Wingham and Area Historical Society held its monthly meeting on May 17 at the Alice Munro Library.
Local teacher celebrated for literacy work
Teachers are the cornerstone of education and ones that care about the way that students learn are worthy of being celebrated. A local teacher is being rightly celebrated for her advancement of every learner’s right to read. Laura Bross from Brookside Public School in Lucknow has been awarded the In
Local heroes ready to make memories that matter
A small group of local heroes gathered around the kitchen table in Wendy Herbert’s dining room on May 17 to talk about why they volunteer and walk for Alzheimer’s every year, each one with a personal story of the grief and pain that comes with the devastating effects of this incurable disease.
Construction tender awarded for Greenley Municipal Drain
At its meeting on May 16, the Howick council received a drainage report and awarded a tender for the Greenley Municipal Drain.
Knights of Columbus make donation to Wingham school
Bill McGrath, left, and Neil Bieman from the Wingham Knights of Columbus, were at Sacred Heart Catholic School on May 19 with a big cheque for $1,000. Kathleen MacDonald, of Sacred Heart, accepted this donation which is for the school’s breakfast/snack club. The Knights of Columbus visited several o
Generous donation moves school staff to tears
If you were in Wingham, Teeswater or anywhere in between on Friday, May 19, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., you may have noticed Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club (MC) members cruising on their bikes near the schools.
Josephine Street sidewalk extension project more than double the price
The much-needed safety aspect of the Josephine Street sidewalk extension project to provide walkways to the busy corner at Highway 4 outweighed the extra costs after North Huron council found out that the public works department was requesting an additional $57,133.10.
Madill varsity girls win Huron-Perth rugby title
There was a moment right at halftime when the F.E. Madill Mustangs’ march to the Huron-Perth varsity girls’ rugby championship may have appeared in jeopardy. But it was a fleeting moment, and in the end the regional final wound up the same as every other Madill game over the course of the 2023 sprin
