The Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital made the draw for a Valentine’s basket of wine and chocolates on Feb. 14. Jean Culliton of Teeswater is the happy winner and was presented with her prize by Marj Cook, hospital auxiliary member.
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Wingham Historical Society holds first meeting, Feb. 15
A newly-formed Wingham Historical Society held its first meeting on Feb. 15 at the Alice Munro Library.
South Bruce to fill vacant seat by appointment
The vacant Mildmay-Carrick Ward councillor seat in South Bruce will be filled by appointment.
Wingham BIA holds AGM
Wingham’s Business Improvement Association (BIA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Feb. 16 in the Knights of Columbus Lounge at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Food for friends
Darien Ballagh’s birthday wish this year is for all of his friends to have food. Ballagh, who turned seven recently, asked his friends to bring a donation to the North Huron Food Share to his birthday party instead of gifts. Darien, left, and his mother Courtney dropped the donations from the party
Madill junior, senior boys fall to Stratford in basketball semis
The F.E. Madill boys’ basketball squads were unable to hold off powerhouse Stratford District Secondary School in both the junior and senior Huron-Perth brackets last week, suffering a pair of semifinal defeats.
Junior Ironmen blank Bulldogs, Hawks
The Wingham Ironmen’s defensive prowess was on full display this past weekend, as the PJHL club posted a pair of home shutout wins with the 2022-23 campaign drawing closer to its conclusion.
Cycs salvage weekend with win over Warriors
The Listowel Junior Cyclones know they will finish as the Midwestern Conference’s sixth seed for the second straight GOJHL season, but their first-round playoff opponent still remains up in the air.
LDSS varsity girls reach Huron-Perth hockey semis
The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) girls’ varsity hockey team proved they are a contender for the Huron-Perth Athletics title following a decisive quarter-final victory last week, but the team’s toughest task comes in the form of the division’s top seed this week.
Discerning God’s will
Paul writes to the Ephesians: For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago (Ephesians 2:10).
Tool theft reported
On Feb. 8 just before 7:30 a.m., Perth County OPP officers responded to a reported theft of multiple tools from a workshop located on Line 67 in the Township of Perth East.
Driver facing impaired charge
On Feb. 11 at approximately 12:19 a.m., a Perth County OPP officer on general patrol was travelling on Wellington Avenue South, in the Municipality of North Perth, when they conducted a traffic stop.
Person charged with theft after stealing package from residence
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person after the accused was observed stealing a package from a residence.
James Mercer, YMCA, and the Order of the Educated Ducks
The YMCA has been a large part of Perth County’s community for over 150 years. During that time, many clubs were formed for kids and young adults.
What’s with the budget delay?
As an editor, I sometimes shake my head when reading stories prior to publication.
