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Turnbacks – January 9, 2025

Midwestern Newspapers January 9, 2025Wingham Advance Times

FIFTY YEARS AGO 1975 – Bill Henderson sold his Josephine Street barbering business to Bryan…

Local plow truck driver ranks 10th in province at skills competition

Rachel Hammermueller January 9, 2025News

Greg Nicholson, a local public works operator, proved that this municipality has far bigger beasts than horses to wrangle when it comes to rodeos. 

Huron East resident loses thousands to grandparent scam

Midwestern Newspapers January 9, 2025Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

On Dec. 14 Huron County OPP received a report of a fraud that had taken place Dec. 13-14.

Council adopts 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan

Nicole Beswitherick January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here adopted a 2025 Joint Annual Accessibility Plan and 2024-2029 Joint Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update as required by the Accessibility for Ontario’s with Disability’s Act (AODA), 2005.

‘Alzheimer’s is what I have, but not who I am. I’m just Ruthie.’ A personal story during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Hello, My Name is Ruthie. It’s an honor to be asked to share my journey with you. Please keep an…

Walkerton Legion, Municipality of Brockton, partner for traditional New Year’s levee

Pauline Kerr January 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The annual New Year’s levee at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 in Walkerton got 2025 off to a promising start.

Brockton Child Care manager retires after 38 Years

Submitted January 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The Municipality of Brockton announces that Sharon Bross, child  care manager at the Brockton Child Care Centre, will retire effective January 13, 2025. A press release about the retirement reads:

Howick amends consolidated fees and charges bylaw, promotes taking Freon to Walkerton or Huron County hazardous waste

Nicole Beswitherick January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its last meeting of 2024, on Dec. 17, council was brought an updated report on waste collection and disposal fees and charges.

Court challenge clouds DGR plans

Midwestern Newspapers January 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

SOUTH BRUCE - A northern Ontario Indigenous community has launched a legal challenge of the Nuclear Waste Management (NWMO) decision to locate its proposed deep geological repository (DGR) at Ignace.

Listowel Agricultural Society hosts farm toy show, raises $4,500 for Make-A-Wish

Kelsey Bent January 9, 2025Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - The annual Listowel Farm Toy Show was hosted at the Listowel Agricultural Society’s hall on Jan. 4.

Local businesses band together to surprise 100 individuals with $500 gift ahead of Christmas

Kelsey Bent January 9, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

MIDWESTERN ONTARIO -  What started out as an inquiry into how to donate the meat from a half a beef cattle, grew with community support to be valued at an accumulated $50,000.

MC board discuss balancing naturalization and public aesthetics in Gorrie

Cory Bilyea January 9, 2025Wingham Advance Times

Lockie noted that the naturalized area will develop more diversity and visual appeal as the native plants and vegetation mature.

A recipe to start fresh in the new year

Cindy J. Sinko January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Stratford-Perth Archives staff are avid home cooks and fond of including vintage recipes in our…

Gowanstown theft suspects at large; property crime investigation yields stolen snowmobile, trailers

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Perth County OPP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three people involved in a theft from a motor vehicle.

God can work with the broken bits

Nancy Frey January 9, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Paul writes in his letter to the churches in Rome: We are confident that God is able to orchestrate…

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Howick Fire writes off two invoices, purchases extended warranty for new vehicle

HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special council meeting, council here heard from Fire Chief Josh Kestner who brought two reports forward ahead of discussing the draft municipal budget.

Minto cancels Fire and Ice New Years Eve event in Palmerston

PALMERSTON - Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Town of Minto, in consultation with the County of Wellington Emergency Measures staff, cancelled  the Fire Ice New Year’s Eve event planned for this evening, Dec. 31.

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Bus stopped – twice – for driving on closed highway, reported by passenger

KINCARDINE - South Bruce OPP are reminding people that it’s not only dangerous to drive on a closed road, it’s also illegal.

Buy-a-Bone campaign donations

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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Howick Fire writes off two invoices, purchases extended warranty for new vehicle

HOWICK - At its Dec. 16 special council meeting, council here heard from Fire Chief Josh Kestner who brought two reports forward ahead of discussing the draft municipal budget.

Morris-Turnberry Council approves early tender for maintenace gravel project

Council here approved Public Works to start a tender process for maintenance gravel and hot mix paving ahead of 2026 budget approval, at their Dec. 16 meeting. 

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What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

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Bus stopped – twice – for driving on closed highway, reported by passenger

By Submitted

KINCARDINE - South Bruce OPP are reminding people that it’s not only dangerous to drive on a closed road, it’s also illegal.

North Perth Council chooses not to comment on forestry bylaw changes at this time

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - North Perth Council chose not to send comments to Perth County regarding proposed changes to the Perth County Forest Conservation Bylaw, despite a councillor's encouragement.

Major winter storm creates travel nightmare across the region

By Midwestern Newspapers

PERTH COUNTY - It was a white, but not whiteout, Christmas around midwestern Ontario, but fierce snow and ice storms the following week made travel hazardous, and sometimes impossible, for several days throughout the region.

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