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.
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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%.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes new orthopedic surgeon, expands local services
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) recently announced the addition of Dr. Hany Asham, an orthopedic surgeon now practising at both Wingham and Listowel hospitals.
Ironmen split season-opening games against Mount Forest, Kincardine
The Wingham Ironmen had a balanced opening to the season, falling short to the Mount Forest Patriots 5-3 in the squad’s home opener, then bouncing back to post a 6-1 win over the Kincardine Bulldogs. The Ironmen’s season opened on Friday, Sept. 12 welcoming the Patriots for an 8 p.m. game in front
Howick approves purchase of new HVAC units
HOWICK - The community centre here will be getting two new rooftop HVAC units.
Klemp family, friends raise $19,500 for Wingham & District Hospital Foundation
WINGHAM - 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.
Public works staff update Howick Council on utility pole fiasco
HOWICK - Manager of Public Works Scott Price gave an update to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting regarding the new utility poles that have gone up locally, as part of the provincial Accelerated High-Speed Internet Project.
Students flock to Belgrave for 103rd Elementary School Fair
The 103rd Elementary School Fair in Belgrave drew students from across northern Huron County including Brookfield Elementary School, Maitland River Elementary in Wingham and Hullett Central in Londesborough.
