PAISLEY - On Sep 21, in a private family gathering, the Paisley Royal Canadian Legion honoured retired naval veteran Russell London with a Quilt of Valour, presented by Liz Seamans. She also presented London with a quilted place mat.
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The case of the disappearing middle needs to be solved
Some on both right and left in the United States are condemning the murder of Charlie Kirk as an act of senseless violence, a tragedy. Ominously, others are referring to it as an act of war.
Saugeen Connects thanks supporters of 2025 Student Start-Up program
NEUSTADT - After a very successful sixth summer, Saugeen Connects is thanking the sponsors, participants and contributors who made this summer’s 2025 Student Start-Up Program possible.
Kuepfer tops at men’s crokinole
SCONE - Results of the Scone doubles Crokinole from Sept. 17.
LDSS’ Grayson Carter wins Huron-Perth Golf Tournament
LISTOWEL - High school students from across the Avon Maitland District School Board region took their swing at the Listowel Golf Course in the Huron Perth Golf Tournament on Sept. 22.
MOH reports measles activity dropped off over summer
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health has begun its monthly meetings once again after the summer break.
Howick implementing new township banner program
HOWICK - Council here has approved new township banner designs which will be displayed throughout Howick beginning in spring 2026.
Trust the trustees
The chair of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) suggested local trustees focus on themselves in the first board meeting after the Ontario Education Minister’s comments about eliminating the school trustee position altogether.
Original artwork unveiled to mark land acknowledgement
WALKERTON - A young artist, 17-year-old Kennedy Cameron-Nashkewa of Saugeen First Nation, attended the Sept. 18 meeting of Bruce County Council to unveil her new work, Aki Ogichidaa, commissioned by the county to commemorate the formal introduction of the Bruce County land acknowledgement.
Rae announces over $13.3 million in infrastructure funding for Perth-Wellington
Perth-Wellington - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced on Sept. 19 that local municipalities would be receiving $13.3 million in infrastructure funding from the 2026 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF).
Community Connectors, library host welcoming event
WINGHAM - The Alice Munro Library was filled with laughter, friendly faces and unity on Thursday Sept. 18 during a Welcoming Week event dubbed Meet Your Neighbour Night. The event was hosted by the Wingham Community Connectors and the Huron County Library.
Council approves new street names, one in honour of Raymond Walter
LISTOWEL - Council has approved the five street names in the Countryside Meadows subdivision to be constructed north east of Listowel – one of which is in honour of North Perth Firefighter Raymond Walter who died in the line of duty on March 17, 2011.
Wingham Smokies wrap up 50th ball season
WINGHAM - The Wingham Smokies club played its 50th season this year, marking half a century of friends getting together to unwind after work in the summer and play a little slow pitch.
Over $3 million pledged to local health organizations by province
HURON-BRUCE - Local MPP Lisa Thompson recently announced funding of $3,010,700 to local health organizations to connect patients with primary care physicians.
Barons down Ironmen 5-1
The Wingham Ironmen were downed 5-1 by the Hanover Barons in Provincial Junior Hockey League action over the weekend.
