Wingham Advance Times

The St. Paul’s-Trinity Anglican Church hosted a Platinum Jubilee Tea in recognition of Queen Elizabeth II on June 18. Many, dressed in their best, attended the afternoon affair, enjoying refreshments and good company.

The Wingham airport was the place to be on Sunday to visit some local vendors and grab a bite to eat.

The Howick Hawks U7 squad defeated the Goderich Seahawks 14 - 13 in a close game during Howick Minor Ball Day at the Fordwich ball diamond on June 25. All of the Howick Minor Ball teams were in action that day.

Much of council’s heavy lifting at its June 21 meeting was on the staff report highlighting the proposed cross-border services agreement with North Huron, however council also addressed several other reports that evening.

The new fire hall and public works building officially opened in Blyth on June 23 after a two-year delay caused by the pandemic.

A groundhog is pictured poking out from behind a large rock while enjoying some lunch by the Maitland River in Wingham.

For 18 years, Joyce Johnston has given her time and energy to the North Huron Food Share program, helping others and selflessly ensuring that those who need a little extra help with food are looked after.

Reeve Bernie Bailey says he isn’t surprised Morris-Turnberry council turned down the latest draft of the cross-border services agreement with North Huron, but is optimistic that this long-standing issue will be resolved.

In the evening of June 15, local business owner Sheldon McKee, of McKee Tattoos in Wingham, was airlifted from the scene of a crash and taken to a London hospital for treatment.

Morris-Turnberry council has once again declined an offer from North Huron for a cross-border servicing agreement.

Westario Power’s President and CEO, Jenny Alfandary, highlighted several significant milestones and accomplishments that the local distribution company achieved in the past year at their annual general meeting on June 22.

Debbie and Don Busby (centre), members of the Formosa Country Christmas committee, present Paul Cronin and Dwight Leslie of the Teeswater Medical Clinic, with a cheque for $1,500. “We were extremely fortunate to see a profit from our Formosa Christmas event this past December, and wanted to be sure

A weekend filled with events such as an ambassador competition, scavenger hunt, golf tournament, dances, parade, and community breakfasts, to name a few, will round out the Formosa Homecoming weekend on July 28 to Aug. 1.

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted its Mad Dash Colour Run on June 17.