WINGHAM - The Wingham Smokies club played its 50th season this year, marking half a century of friends getting together to unwind after work in the summer and play a little slow pitch.
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Barons down Ironmen 5-1
The Wingham Ironmen were downed 5-1 by the Hanover Barons in Provincial Junior Hockey League action over the weekend.
Oil lamp collector illuminates local history with rare lighting artifacts at historical society event
WINGHAM - In a dimly lit room at the Wingham library, local history came brilliantly to life as collector Grant Goodick unveiled a dazzling array of antique oil lamps. Each artifact was a window into the past, revealing the technological innovation and daily life in the late 19th century.
Childcare spots opened, meeting Huron’s childcare growth plan
Huron County’s Directed Growth Plan for childcare, adopted as mandated by the Province of Ontario, has seen numerous new child care spaces created across the county in locations identified as needing those developments.
Parent impacted by the over 200 school-age childcare spaces lost in Huron County pitches solution to AMDSB
SEAFORTH - Concerned parent, Marnie Van Esbroeck, impacted by London Bridge Child Care’s Aug. 19 decision to end before and after-school programs in Exeter and Hensall on Sept. 26, pitched a solution to Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees.
Klemps, friends raise $19,500 for WDHF
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced they received a donation of $19,500 from Katrina Klemp, her family and friends in support of the hospital’s Oncology department.
Main Street Arts Festival expands to three days of art and culture across Huron County this September
The Main Street Arts Festival is back this fall with a vibrant three-day celebration of artistic and cultural programming taking place across Huron County from Sept. 19-21, 2025.
The North Huron Job Fair 2025 was held on Sept. 9 in Wingham
North Huron Job Fair 2025 was held on Sept. 9 at the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre (Wescast…
Wingham’s first ever Spirit Walk brings to life the town’s history
The Wingham and Area Historical Society and the Township of North Huron held its first annual…
Music in the Park wraps up with final show in Wingham
Music in the Park wrapped up for the season on Sept. 10 at Cruikshank Park in Wingham with local youth band Inline III.
Wingham’s Terry Fox Run saw roughly 260 participants showing up to ‘Finish It’
Prior to leaving a large group shot was taken, showing the spirit and determination of the Wingham community.
Wingham and District Horticultural Society resumes after summer break
The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held its meeting on Sept. 10, following a short summer break, at the Wescast Community Complex in the Hot Stove Lounge.
Huron County to use drones to root out giant hogweed
Huron County Council has directed staff to start using drone-based early detection system for giant hogweed, a noxious, invasive plant species.
County council goes against recommendation, approves large severance
Because of some unique situations surrounding the land, Huron County Council went against the recommendations of staff, instead crafting a severance with aspects from a special interest group and the host municipality.
August unemployment rate increases to 4.9%
WALKERTON - In August, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.8 percentage points to 4.9%.
