Wingham Advance Times

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.

The Lions Club of Brussels has made a $50,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre.

The Huron Waves Music Festival kicked off its calendar of live events earlier this month at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre. On June 12, Whiskey Jack – the backup band of Stompin’ Tom Connors – took to the stage with special guest Marie Bottrell, and Brian and Suzie Good. Pictured on stage are, from l

On Sunday, June 12 the Fresh Wind Revival Centre in Wingham hosted its Church Family Fun Day. Thankfully, the rain held off and the group was able to have a barbecue, games for the children and the adults, and spend time getting to know each other better.

During the discussion regarding the correspondence received at the June 14 council meeting, Mayor Robert Buckle addressed a letter from Rita Groen regarding the May 31 closed session of council.

Members of the Wingham Independent MC presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Sacred Heart Catholic School’s breakfast club on June 20, part of the funds the group raised during the year at various fundraising events.