HANOVER – Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 66-year-old Hanover female pedestrian on July 11 at 5:20 p.m. The collision occurred at the entrance to Hanover Park on 7th Avenue.
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Spinrite closure a blow to community
As we were putting our Midwestern Newspapers publications to bed last week, the difficult news was being broken to Spinrite Inc. employees that the long-standing Listowel industry would be shutting down its local operations.
HPPH advises of air quality issues
HURON PERTH - Last week, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) released special air quality statements for both Huron and Perth Counties due to wildfire smoke causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the areas. While the statement was set to end Friday, it extended into the weekend.
Carter adds to fundraising tally
Peter Carter has been raising funds for the Alzheimer Societies of Huron-Perth and Grey-Bruce for over a decade, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Wingham Horticultural Society held Mystery Garden Party June 9
This year’s garden party replaced the usual garden tours due to the late start to the planting season, but was well attended by members of the society who also held a potluck luncheon.
Bluewater parent committee supports student tech, inclusion and community at June district school board meeting
CHESLEY - A recent meeting of the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) included updates on student technology, inclusive programming and learning continuity - initiatives first discussed by the Parent Involvement Committee, which met on May 12.
OPP seeking help in sexual assault investigation in Palmerston
PALMERSTON - The Wellington County OPP are seeking assistance to identify a suspect in a sexual assault investigation on Whites Junction trail north of Palmerston on May 25.
2025 BELMORE HOMECOMING
The countdown is in progress for Belmore’s 2025 Homecoming. “The Hamlet with Heart” is looking festive as June 20 approaches. Homecoming decorations and volunteers sporting their colourful shirts are evident whenever you’re in the area.
South Bruce Vintage Tractor Tour marks 25 years since inception, set for Father’s Day
For the past 25 years, for many, it has been a trip down memory lane on Father’s Day as community members far and wide reminisce about “the good ol’ days” while admiring the vintage tractors.
Torch Run for Special Olympics kicked off in Wingham June 4
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run began in Wingham, seeing participants from around Huron County taking part in the annual event.
Elementary school students competed in the North Regional Track and Field meet at F.E. Madill Secondary School June 4
The North Regional Track and Field meet saw students from multiple schools compete in track races, shotput, high jump, triple jump and long jump.
Experiences with dementia and autoimmune
Believe it or not – I have written 191 columns under the heading “My Voyage with Dementia.”
Fireworks display set for June 29 at Libro Ball Field
The Wingham Firefighter’s Association’s Canada Day Fireworks will be held at dusk on Sun. June 29, according to a report to North Huron Council.
North Huron amends alcohol policy, adds Town Hall Theatre
A joint report, dated June 6, from Community Engagement Coordinator Denise Lockie and Director of Recreation & Children’s Services Kelly Steiss presented an update to the North Huron Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP).
Medical students explore rural life, medicine during Discovery Week
Three Schulich School of Medicine students from Western University made their way to Wingham last week (June 2-5) for Discovery Week 2025, observing at the Wingham and District Hospital.
