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‘Hanging’ out in the swamp: first tour of the season looks back at dark local history

Shannon Wood June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - On Saturday, May 31, the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association hosted the first Greenock Swamp Tour of the season, The Infamous Hanging in Queen’s Bush.

Council endorses Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider by the glass

Kelsey Bent June 19, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - There were no bad apples on North Perth Council when it came time to endorse Applebottom Orchards’ application to serve cider on site.

Huron Cultural Office to mark National Indigenous Day with ReconciliAction workshops

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The County of Huron’s Cultural Office is recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 with programming that honours the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada, including those whose traditional territories include Huron County.

Funding agreement approved for emergency response equipment

Cory Bilyea June 19, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

On June 2, North Huron Director of Fire and Public Safety Chad Kregar presented a report to North Huron Council informing them of a successful grant application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada.

Leave the MAGA hats at home, thank you

Pauline Kerr June 19, 2025Columns, Walkerton Herald-Times

The tourist season is almost here, a time when scenic midwestern Ontario’s population bursts at the seams with visitors, some just passing through, others here for only a couple of days, and quite a few for the whole summer.

Council exempts Canada Day party from noise bylaw

Kelsey Bent June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - At its June 9 meeting, North Perth Council exempted a slew of Canada Day related festivities, put on by the Atwood Lions Club, from the municipal noise bylaw.

Colour Run Madill 2025

Madill Colour Run

Denny Scott June 19, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

F.E. Madill Secondary School staff and students participated in the school’s annual Colour Run for Mental Health Matters last week.

Children’s Health Day at Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village

David Wood June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

”But officer I believe I was only doing two km/hr.” The Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) community partners hosted local families at a Children’s Health Day on June 7 at the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village.

Trustees review local school boundary scenario

Kelsey Bent June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - The deliberation continues regarding the even distribution of North Perth students across all schools, to alleviate the over-populated North Perth Westfield Elementary School (NPWES) in Listowel.

Father’s Day at the Cargill Community Centre

Pauline Kerr June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hundreds of hungry dads and their families gathered at the Cargill Community Centre on June 15 for the Father’s Day Brunch.

IMC contributes to school breakfasts

Cory Bilyea June 19, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The Independent Motorcycle Club (IMC) delivered their semi-annual donation cheques to four area…

OAC Class of ‘63 holds 62-year reunion

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - ‘Tis the season for graduations, and class reunions.

Update on Formosa Lions activities

Joan Borho June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

FORMOSA - What have the Formosa Lions been up to? Before I tell you this, let me give you a little history update.  The Formosa Lions chartered in 1977.

Brockton to contribute to memorial garden at WDCS

Pauline Kerr June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - From the moment the community learned of the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred on May 23, the municipality has done what it could to provide support to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) and the families of students Rowan McLeod, Olivia Rourke, Kaydance Ford and Danica Baker, a

South Bruce to consider phased-in development charges

Denny Scott June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Municipality of South Bruce is taking the next steps towards implementing development charges, however, if approved, they will be delayed in application and phased in over three years.

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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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