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News

Confessions of a pack rat

Midwestern Newspapers November 30, 2016News

I am currently in the process of moving and it has been eye opening to say the least. I’ve always…

Asbestos at South Huron Rec Centre may keep upgrades to one floor

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SOUTH HURON — Asbestos in the walls at the South Huron Rec Centre may prevent the municipality…

Lambton Shores will vote via Internet and phone in 2018

Midwestern Newspapers November 23, 2016News

LAMBTON SHORES — After conducting all of its previous elections based on mailed-in ballots,…

Lucan Biddulph looking at options for water systems operations

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LUCAN BIDDULPH — After an employee operating the water systems in Lucan Biddulph left the…

Four arrested and charged in Hensall search

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BLUEWATER – Four Bluewater residents were arrested and charged Nov. 18 with various weapons and…

Jr. Panthers beat Dorchester, claim WOSSAA bronze

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EXETER —  It was a season of surpassing expectations as the South Huron District High School…

Hawks and Irish take loss to Dolphins

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EXETER — Another opportunity to take the Dorchester Dolphins down a peg came and went on the…

Routine doesn’t have to equal a rut

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As we go through our daily lives, we settle into a routine. A morning routine, a routine at work, a…

Fatal two-vehicle crash west of Zurich

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BLUEWATER — Saturday afternoon Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were on…

Lucan Irish shutout in loss to Mount Brydges

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LUCAN — The Lucan Irish lost their lone game of the weekend on Nov. 12 and remain mired near the…

Exeter Hawks defeated twice on weekend

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EXETER — It was a tough weekend for the Exeter Hawks, as the team came out on the wrong end of…

Strong support takes Jessica’s House to finals

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EXETER — On Oct. 28 the voting for the AVIVA Community Fund competition closed at 4 p.m. It was a…

Filmmaker bringing Donnelly story to screen

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LUCAN – The tragic story of the Donnelly massacre will be brought to the screen by a Sarnia-based…

Consultant chosen for Lambton Shores organizational review

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LAMBTON SHORES — A consulting company will be paid $39,301 to conduct a review of this…

Council updated on 161st Battalion anniversary

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SOUTH HURON — Council learned last week about the local input into the recent events marking the…

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Perth County weighs the options between Notice of Intent, permit processes for revised tree injury bylaw

STRATFORD - The bulk of the nearly three-hour-long Perth County Council meeting on April 2 was spent discussing changes to the tree injury bylaw, specifically whether a notice of intent or permit process should be used, or not.

Perth County remuneration, expenses total $250K

STRATFORD - The Municipal Act requires municipalities and counties to report annually on all remuneration paid to council members for their participation in council meetings; expenses incurred from outside committees and boards; as well as Canadian Pension Plan and Employer Health Tax payments.

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Bluewater board trustees debate funding motion ahead of Ministry of Education’s announcement

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) debated a motion on professional development funding, just before the province revealed a legislation aimed at tightening school board governance and oversight.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wendy Weatherall records top euchre score

CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo games at the Chepstow  Lion’s Hall on Monday April 13

Homes for Heroes

LONDON - The London Village for Homes for Heroes officially broke ground in mid-March (right photo) and is still on track to open late this summer.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Step In Style cuts ribbon, opens in Wingham

WINGHAM - Stepping into a new era, Claudia Kuepfer officially opened the doors to Step In Style with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Council denies World Press Freedom flag request

North Huron Council has denied a request to raise the World Press Freedom Day flag at the municipal office on May 3, following a lengthy statement from Coun. Chris Palmer, who questioned the political nature of the flag and its connection to the United Nations.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

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Wendy Weatherall records top euchre score

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CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo games at the Chepstow  Lion’s Hall on Monday April 13

Homes for Heroes

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LONDON - The London Village for Homes for Heroes officially broke ground in mid-March (right photo) and is still on track to open late this summer.

Close games played at senior cards

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WALKERTON - Euchre scores were close on April 8 in the Seniors’ Room at the Walkerton Library.

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