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News

SH Rush take down Marconi Energy 1-0

Midwestern Newspapers June 29, 2016News

LONDON – The South Huron Rush continued a successful 2016 season when they took on the Marconi…

Storytime Trail launched to get kids excited about stories

Midwestern Newspapers June 29, 2016News

EXETER — Once upon a time, the Storytime Trail gave Huron County kids a way to get exercise and…

Sewage plant startup exposed unexpected pipe problems

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THEDFORD — Grand Bend area’s new sewage treatment plant is alive and working well but its…

Upcoming open house for Thames Road Study

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SOUTH HURON – The public will have another opportunity to seek information and provide comments…

New Exeter subdivision closer to reality

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SOUTH HURON — The Hensall District Co-op’s planned 80-home subdivision is closer to reality…

A rose between two thorns

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Growing up, I always wished I had a sister. Even going so far as to dress up my younger brother as…

Check out the “Parachute Plunge” fundraiser on Canada Day

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EXETER – There will be some excitement in the air – literally – this Canada Day in Exeter.…

Bump out proceeds, council opts not to revisit prior decision

Midwestern Newspapers June 23, 2016News

EXETER — Those opposing the controversial downtown Exeter bump out/parkette project had another…

Precious Blood wins two divisions in Two-Pitch tournament

Midwestern Newspapers June 22, 2016News

EXETER — The annual school Two-Pitch tournament was held, June 15, with participating teams from…

South Huron Rush bounce back against United Thunder

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LONDON — After suffering their first loss of the season, the third place South Huron Rush looked…

2016 tax rates are lower, but assessments will boost most bills

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LAMBTON SHORES — Lambton Shores property owners will be taxed at reduced rates for local…

Female attacked on Exeter trail

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EXETER — A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a female was attacked and sexually assaulted…

Hospital ends fiscal year with nearly $300,000 deficit

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EXETER — For the first time in recent history, the South Huron Hospital Association (SHHA) ended…

Group lobbies for better health care

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EXETER — The Big Rocking Chair Tour rocked its way into Exeter on June 18 but no one was in…

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Food, drinks, candles and cosmetics: Beekeeping in Perth County

For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products for a variety of purposes. Delicious food and drinks, candles, cosmetics, and natural remedies are a few everyday uses for this versatile harvest.   

In Photos: The 170th Listowel Fair

Started in 1856, the 170th Listowel Fair was hosted on July 12-16, 2026.

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce seeks new roof repair proposals after no contractors submit bids

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce will seek proposals directly from qualified roofing contractors after receiving no bids for planned repairs at the Teeswater Culross Community Centre and Mildmay Carrick Recreation Centre.

South Bruce reports pool repairs, energy compliance and recreation policy changes

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has received an update on several recreation and facilities matters, including repairs to the Teeswater Culross Community Centre pool.

See all Mildmay area articles.

OPP seeks information from public following fatal ACW collision

HURON – Huron OPP are asking for assistance from anyone who may have witnessed or has dashcam footage of a single-vehicle collision July 19 in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

WOWC advocates for equitable transit funding and other strategic priorities

WALKERTON – Kate Burns Gallagher of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) provided Bruce County council with an update on strategic priorities and advocacy, as well as some attention-getting numbers.

See all Walkerton area articles.

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Columnists

New aerial apparatus replacement approved for fire department

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Council of the Township of North Huron approved the purchase of a refurbished aerial apparatus, replacement of Ladder 2, at its July 20 meeting. 

Alice Munro Literary Garden to move to library downtown

By Rachel Hammermueller

The decision from North Huron Council comes after a carried vote at their July 20 meeting, where council members were given two options for the landmark’s relocation: the library or Riverside Park.

Assault charge withdrawn in Mills case

By Rachel Hammermueller

George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.

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