A Lucknow resident is celebrating after winning a $250,000 top prize in the Instant Crossword Deluxe lottery game.
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Huron County recognizes staff for stepping up during COVID-19
County of Huron staff members were acknowledged by the county for going above and beyond their typical workloads during the last two years of uncertainty. Many took on extra duties to assist the county in maintaining service delivery during the pandemic.
Impaired driver gets stuck in snow
A resident of Huron East has been charged with impaired operation after police received a call about a possible impaired driver stuck in the snow on St. Michael’s Road this past weekend.
Local paramedic, family grateful for outpouring of support
Huron County paramedic James Janssen, who worked out of the Wingham EMS location for seven years, was working the nightshift near Seaforth on Jan. 27 when he took a call on the dispatch phone telling him his house was on fire.
Huron-Bruce MPP asks CN Rail to comply with provincial drainage legislature
Is a federally regulated organization required to comply with provincial legislation?
Police arrest local man after foot pursuit in Wingham
Huron County OPP have arrested and charged a local man, claiming he was caught with a stolen snowmobile this week in Wingham.
Bailey explains North Huron’s unusual request to neighbouring municipalities
Reeve Bernie Bailey recently sent an unusual request to surrounding municipalities, asking councils for financial assistance to help offset the costs of running the North Huron Wescast Community Complex and the Blyth Community Centre.
North Huron requests $71,871 from South Bruce to support arena costs
In November, North Huron council passed a motion to direct staff to ask neighbouring municipalities for financial support for their residents’ use of North Huron’s recreation facilities.
‘Series of alarming events’ ends with canine unit catching suspect
Huron County OPP has charged a North Perth resident with 22 criminal charges following what police are calling a “series of alarming events” earlier this week.
Howick council shows support for Fordwich subdivision
Howick council showed support for two applications to rezone and sever a parcel of land located on Patrick Street in the village of Fordwich at its Jan. 18 meeting.
Avon Maitland District School Board offering free PSW certification program
The Avon Maitland District School Board’s Centre for Employment & Learning (CEL) is preparing to offer a new free Personal Support Worker (PSW) certification program, with on-the-job training in a co-operative education format.
Huron Perth Public Health reports seven outbreaks at area LTC, retirement homes
While a high percentage of senior Huron-Perth residents are now triple-vaccinated, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) continues to report a number of active outbreaks in regional long-term care and retirement homes.
North Huron requests rec funds from North Perth council
Several councillors asked for discussion at the Jan. 24 council meeting pertaining to a request for financial support for use of recreational facilities sent to North Perth by the Township of North Huron.
North Huron requests $102,325 from Howick to support arena costs
In November, North Huron council passed a motion to direct staff to ask neighbouring municipalities for financial support for their residents’ use of North Huron’s recreation facilities.
Howick council honorariums to increase 4.4 per cent
On Jan. 18, Howick council passed their annual remuneration bylaw, approving a pay increase of 4.4 per cent.
