WROXETER - For 46 years Phil Beard has worked to help Maitland Conservation develop a healthy, resilient watershed, advocating and collaborating with member municipalities, provincial ministries, federal agencies, universities, colleges, community groups, businesses and experts in watershed science-
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North Huron launches business development workshops
WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron is taking proactive steps to support local businesses by hosting two free workshops this fall.
Huron-Perth catholic board renames school following canonization of saint
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has renamed its expanded virtual, summer and after-hours school to Saint Carlo Acutis Continuing Education School, following the canonization of the teenage saint on Sept. 7.
LDSS’ Grayson Carter wins Huron-Perth Golf Tournament
LISTOWEL - High school students from across the Avon Maitland District School Board region took their swing at the Listowel Golf Course in the Huron Perth Golf Tournament on Sept. 22.
MOH reports measles activity dropped off over summer
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health has begun its monthly meetings once again after the summer break.
Howick implementing new township banner program
HOWICK - Council here has approved new township banner designs which will be displayed throughout Howick beginning in spring 2026.
Trust the trustees
The chair of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) suggested local trustees focus on themselves in the first board meeting after the Ontario Education Minister’s comments about eliminating the school trustee position altogether.
Community Connectors, library host welcoming event
WINGHAM - The Alice Munro Library was filled with laughter, friendly faces and unity on Thursday Sept. 18 during a Welcoming Week event dubbed Meet Your Neighbour Night. The event was hosted by the Wingham Community Connectors and the Huron County Library.
Wingham Smokies wrap up 50th ball season
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.
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.
