After a two-year break, F.E. Madill was able to host the 14th Matthew Dinning Memorial Cup rugby tournament on April 27.
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Manufacturing job fairs coming to Wingham, Exeter
The Huron Manufacturing Association (HMA) is holding a job fair in Wingham on May 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 12 – 6 p.m., with another schedule on June 7 in Exeter.
National Day of Mourning marked with ceremony in Huron County
On Sunday, April 24 the Huron District Labour Council marked a special day, ahead of the official National Day of Mourning in a solemn ceremony at the Workers’ Monument on Gloucester Terrace across from the Historic Gaol.
Madill snack program thanks Fresh Wind Revival Centre for 10 years of donations
Last month marked 10 years of monthly donations from the Fresh Wind Revival Centre (FWRC) to the F.E. Madill Secondary School snack program, totalling $12,000.
Starter Company Plus announces successful graduates
The 2021 Starter Company Plus program saw the highest participation levels in the program’s history, a press release from the county said on April 27.
Wingham Town Hall Theatre reopens after volunteer work
A team of volunteers came together to get the Wingham Town Hall Theatre ready for the first two shows taking place on April 30 (The Mudmen) and the sold-out show on May 4 (Washboard Union).
SLED fund applications now open for Huron County
The Supporting Local Economic Development (SLED) program in Huron County is now accepting its 2022 applications.
Mixed reactions to Ontario budget announcement
Mixed reactions followed the release of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government’s recent budget announcement, which local Liberal candidate Shelley Blackmore says is an “election platform, not a real budget that addresses the needs of Ontarians.”
Riverside apartments get final approval, local residents irate
North Huron council approved the site plan control agreement for the new apartment building at the old Wingham Trailer Park site. However, several residents say they were deceived.
Red plaid shirts, men in kilts hit the stage in Wingham
The Mudmen wowed the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday night with their much-anticipated return to the stage, adoring fans of the Celtic rock band quickly filling the seats for the long-awaited return of live music to downtown Wingham.
Local hospitals receive $2 million gift from Schultz estate
The Wingham, Goderich, Clinton, and Seaforth hospital foundations have each received $500,000 thanks to a generous legacy donation from a local family.
UPDATE: Second driver involved in March 31 crash near Molesworth has died
Perth County OPP say a second driver involved in a fatal crash near Molesworth on March 31 has succumbed to their injuries.
IN PHOTOS – Rugby returns to F.E. Madill
On April 22, rugby returned to F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restriction. Students and coaches were happy to be back on the pitch and this was reflected on the scoreboard with three wins for all three Mustang teams over Stratford District Secondary S
NWMO update DGR site location language
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has updated the terminology they are using regarding the remaining sites being considered for the deep geological repository (DGR).
Bird hobbyists and owners of backyard flocks alerted to danger of avian influenza
Huron-Kinloss council members want members of the public to be made aware of a serious issue that could have a devastating impact on local poultry producers.
