The Wingham Ironmen brought their defensive game in a pair of pivotal PJHL Pollock Division matchups last weekend, picking up three out of a possible four points to maintain their hunt for fourth place in the regional standings.
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Maitland Conservation sets AGM agenda
Maitland Conservation’s annual general meeting (AGM) is set for Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Wroxeter Community Hall.
Well water testing event in Londesboro huge success
The Londesboro and District Lions Club hosted a well water sampling and testing event at Lions Hall on Jan. 25. The event was a huge success, according to Tim Cumming, communications specialist for the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region.
HPPH announces results of student immunization record review
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released the results of a student immunization record review on Jan. 29, which looked at the records of elementary and secondary school students in the region.
County hears from newly-formed Huron Newcomer Support Association
Newcomers from Ukraine, Halina Zaleski and Nataliia Yevsieieva, appeared before Huron County council at the Jan. 24 regular council meeting. The pair were there to thank council for its support through the Local Immigration Partnership. They asked for a statement of support for a path to permanent r
Britespan donates $1M to Wingham hospital’s CT campaign
Britespan Building Systems Inc. has made history by donating $1,000,000 to support the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s (WDHF) Caring Together capital campaign.
North Huron receives 2023 recreation quarterly report
Gregg Furtney, director of public works and interim director of recreation and children’s services, provided a department activity report for the fourth quarter of 2023 at the Jan. 15 North Huron council meeting.
Councillors concerned about outcome of repealing Filsinger Drain bylaw
After much discussion, council voted 4-3 in a recorded vote to repeal bylaws 2018-67 and 2020-34 regarding the Filsinger Municipal Drain on Jan. 23.
Study of Formosa wastewater system aims to provide solution to odour issues
The Municipality of South Bruce is going to undertake a sampling study of the Formosa wastewater system in hopes of finding a solution to the ongoing odour issues in the village.
Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U11C Rep team wins BAD Tournament
The Wingham-Lucknow 86ers U11C Rep team had a successful weekend at the BAD Blazers Winter Tournament, coming home with gold after a thrilling 2-1 win over Stratford in the championship game, which needed a shootout to determine a winner. The 86ers allowed only two goals in five games at the tournam
Huron County Museum hosts virtual webinar about George Agnew Reid
The Huron County Museum hosted a virtual webinar about Wingham-born painter George Agnew Reid, welcoming poet and biographer Molly Peacock, who addressed the contradictions of Reid’s life and work apparent in a painting recently donated to the museum named, ‘The Homeseekers Fording the Credit’.
Huron County Library releases new strategic plan
The Huron County Library is welcoming residents to “imagine more from their library,” with the announcement of its new strategic plan.
Michie hat trick powers Lancers past Outlaws
The Lucknow Lancers overcame a two-goal deficit in the second period, thanks to a natural hat trick from Trent Michie and a 53-save performance from Liam McCarthy, to earn the “W” with a 3-2 win over the Erin Outlaws on Saturday.
Wingham Ironmen U15LL squad wins Minto tourney
The Wingham Ironmen U15LL team won the Minto Mad Dogs Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20 in Palmerston. The Ironmen started the day with a 4-2 win over Minto, followed that with a 4-2 win over Owen Sound, and a 5-2 win over TCDMHA in the championship game.
SRPC launches cost of housing survey
The cost of housing is top of mind for many, and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s Social Research & Planning Council (SRPC) wants to learn how individuals and families across the region are being affected.