The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Cambridge resident with 21 more criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that began in Mar. 2024 following a report of an individual communicating with a victim under the age of 13 using a social media website.
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‘The Rural Queer Agenda’ is a platform for voices
This year’s Blyth Festival Art Gallery premiere The Rural Queer Agenda is a group show curated by Kelly Stevenson.
Howick proceeding with Spencetown Road bridge repairs
HOWICK - Council here recently authorized staff to proceed with Spencetown Road bridge repairs.
Community swap event coming to Howick Community Centre
HOWICK - A community swap event will be happening at the community centre here from July 4 to 5.
Salvation Army holds barbecue
The Salvation Army Food Bank held a BBQ fundraiser at the Wingham Foodland on Friday, June 13. All proceeds go to the local chapter.
F.E. Madill students, staff mark annual tractor day
F. E. Madill held its annual Tractor Day event on Friday, June 13 in the student parking lot. The annual event celebrates the school’s rural roots and allows students to showcase their tractors.
Independent MC to host Car/Truck, Motorcycle show at airport
The Wingham Independent Motorcycle Club will once again be out in the community raising funds for local school breakfast clubs.
Hanover Police looking for driver in fatal hit-and-run
HANOVER – Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 66-year-old Hanover female pedestrian on July 11 at 5:20 p.m. The collision occurred at the entrance to Hanover Park on 7th Avenue.
Carter adds to fundraising tally
Peter Carter has been raising funds for the Alzheimer Societies of Huron-Perth and Grey-Bruce for over a decade, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Wingham Horticultural Society held Mystery Garden Party June 9
This year’s garden party replaced the usual garden tours due to the late start to the planting season, but was well attended by members of the society who also held a potluck luncheon.
2025 BELMORE HOMECOMING
The countdown is in progress for Belmore’s 2025 Homecoming. “The Hamlet with Heart” is looking festive as June 20 approaches. Homecoming decorations and volunteers sporting their colourful shirts are evident whenever you’re in the area.
South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour marks 25 years since inception, set for Father’s Day
For the past 25 years, for many, it has been a trip down memory lane on Father’s Day as community members far and wide reminisce about “the good ol’ days” while admiring the vintage tractors.
Torch Run for Special Olympics kicked off in Wingham June 4
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run began in Wingham, seeing participants from around Huron County taking part in the annual event.
Elementary school students competed in the North Regional Track and Field meet at F.E. Madill Secondary School June 4
The North Regional Track and Field meet saw students from multiple schools compete in track races, shotput, high jump, triple jump and long jump.
Experiences with dementia and autoimmune
Believe it or not – I have written 191 columns under the heading “My Voyage with Dementia.”
