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Additional 21 charges laid in child luring investigation in Huron County

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged a Cambridge resident with 21 more criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that began in Mar. 2024 following a report of an individual communicating with a victim under the age of 13 using a social media website.

South Bruce to consider compactor options

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

The Municipality of South Bruce will be considering a replacement for a public works loader in 2026, which will allow an existing machine to be used for landfill compaction.

Council gets preview of new Walkerton Official Plan

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

WALKERTON - Brockton Council got a preview of what the new Walkerton Official Plan and Municipality-wide Zoning Bylaw will look like.

South Bruce breaks ground on three significant infrastructure projects

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

Several major infrastructure projects are set to start in South Bruce this week including the Bannerman Bridge replacement on Concession 14, major roadwork on Dietz, Kleist and Elora Streets in Mildmay and the construction of an elevated water tower in Teeswater.

WDCS Jump Rope for Heart

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

Kindergarten to Grade 8 students at Walkerton District Community School participated in a Jump Rope for Heart

‘The Rural Queer Agenda’ is a platform for voices

Submitted June 19, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Wingham Advance Times

This year’s Blyth Festival Art Gallery premiere The Rural Queer Agenda is a group show curated by Kelly Stevenson.

Chepstow Lions Club new members

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Chepstow Lions Club inducted eight new members into the club on June 2, 2025.

Hanover Police locate vehicle tied to fatal hit-and-run

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

HANOVER - Police continue to look for the driver of a vehicle that struck a 66-year-old Hanover female pedestrian on June 11 at 5:20 p.m. 

Howick proceeding with Spencetown Road bridge repairs

Nicole Beswitherick June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - Council here recently authorized staff to proceed with Spencetown Road bridge repairs.

Veterans presented with Quilts of Valour

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Five local veterans were presented with Quilts of Valour, crafted by members of New Millenium Quilters Guild

Walkerton Rotary Club Draw #12

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Walkerton Rotary Club, Draw #12, was held on  June 5.

Walkerton senior cards

Submitted June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Senior’s euchre scores at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, June 11

Formosa Lions Father’s Day breakfast

Emily Bowen June 19, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Formosa Lions offered a Father’s Day breakfast on June 15 at the Formosa Community Centre, serving a selection of breakfast items including pancakes, eggs, bacon, toast and more.

Monkton station boasts four father-son firefighting duos

Denny Scott June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News

Father’s Day celebrations in Monkton and the surrounding area could get a little tricky during emergencies for some families as nearly half of the Monkton station of the North Perth Fire Department are father-and-son duos.

Community swap event coming to Howick Community Centre

Nicole Beswitherick June 19, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

HOWICK - A community swap event will be happening at the community centre here from July 4 to 5.

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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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