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Joe Dietrich acclaimed 2025-2026 chair of SBGHC board of directors

Pauline Kerr June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - This year’s annual meeting of the board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre on June 18 had a different tone from last year’s meeting.

Belmore celebrates 170th anniversary

Cory Bilyea June 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

BELMORE - Hundreds of people, some from as far away as Alberta, gathered in Belmore on the weekend of June 20-22 for the 2025 Homecoming celebrations, marking the community’s 170th anniversary.

Bluewater updates multi-year strategic plan

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has updated its multi-year srategic plan, which sets organizational direction over the next few years when it comes to all matters related to student achievement and well-being.

Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club June 14 tournament

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club held a tournament on Saturday, June 14. The event, sponsored by McDonagh Insurance Brokers Ltd., Leo Al’s Contracting and Cuneo’s Interiors, saw numerous teams take to the bowling green.

Township appoints public works director

Cory Bilyea June 26, 2025Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Township of North Huron appointed a new Director of Public Works effective June 16 according to a bylaw passed during North Huron Council’s regular council meeting.

Chepstow celebrates Funfest Weekend on the diamonds

Pauline Kerr June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CHEPSTOW - This year’s Chepstow Funfest Weekend had a bit of everything, including a two-hour rain delay on Saturday, and the first really steamy day of the season on Sunday.

Hillcrest school’s Funfest benefits Saugeen Hospice

Denny Scott June 26, 2025News

TEESWATER - Volunteers at Hillcrest Central Public School in Teeswater held the annual Funfest fundraiser last week, benefitting the Saugeen Hospice.

Donation honours loved one at Walkerton District Hospital

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The family of the late Debbie Jacques donated memorial funds to the Dr. R.J. Creighton Family Birthing Centre.

For me, survival means good support from diverse medical team

Bob Murray June 26, 2025Columns, Editorials, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Support comes not only from the medical specialists that I have been fortunate to have. The five…

Huron County Council takes no action on new museum build

Denny Scott June 26, 2025Business, News, Wingham Advance Times

GODERICH - Huron County Council took no further action on a proposed $12 million storage centre for the county museum, with some council members expressing surprise at the cost.

Huron County facing up to $790 million in asset spending over the next decade

Denny Scott June 26, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Due to using reserves to fund projects and a significant number of assets reaching the end of their lifecycles, Huron County residents could be facing steady levy increases for the next decade.

Anne O’Malley celebrates 101st birthday

Pauline Kerr June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Anne O’Malley celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday, June 22 – her calendar birthday - with a family party at Maple Court in Walkerton.

Local entrepreneurs gain over $40,000 in investments at Hawks’ Nest

Submitted June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - A packed house at the Hanover Civic Theatre witnessed innovation, courage, and community support in action at the highly anticipated Hawks’ Nest 2025 business pitch competition. The event saw six adult finalists and one youth entrepreneur pitch their business ideas live on stage to a panel

Great day for Golf Fore Saugeen Hospice event

Pauline Kerr June 26, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Everything went beautifully for this year’s Golf Fore Saugeen Hospice event at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club on June 17.

Participants share their family heirlooms at WAHS gathering

Brent Bowyer June 26, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The June meeting of the WAHS gave opportunities for those present to share some family memorabilia.

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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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F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Listowel area articles.

South Bruce records incident-free start to 2026 in health and safety report

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce reported a strong start to 2026 in workplace health and safety, with no incidents, injuries or near-misses recorded across all municipal operations in the first quarter.

Bluewater board explores community partnerships for underused school space across region

CHESLEY -  Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) are looking to expand community use of school space, identifying 11 schools with available room for potential partnerships as part of ongoing planning efforts across Bruce and Grey counties.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

Rotary Club of Walkerton supports local literacy

WALKERTON - The Rotary Club of Walkerton is proud to announce the successful completion of a community literacy initiative that provided more than 240 new books to local schools in the Walkerton area.

See all Walkerton area articles.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

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.

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Wing Fry Guys and Chepstow Lions Club donate $1,500 to Easter Seals

By Submitted

The Wing Fry Guys in conjunction with the Chepstow Lions Club have donated $1,500 to the Easter Seals.

F.E. Madill fire incident investigation concluded; OPP report no charges laid, no additional individuals involved

By Midwestern Newspapers

The OPP has concluded its investigation in relation to a April 7 fire incident at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, which sent a youth to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Household income inequality ranges throughout Huron, Perth

By Rachel Hammermueller

A recent study offers an overview of household income distribution and inequalities in Huron and Perth Counties, highlighting areas with the most low-income households, and regions facing the largest income gaps. 

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