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El Niño effect on local weather could be easing, according to meteorologist
Scientists call the phenomenon “El Niño”. Members of the public call it “that weirdly un-wintery weather we had over the Christmas holidays.”
Hospital Auxiliary has successful 2023 fundraising campaign
The Wingham and District Hospital Auxiliary held many successful fundraising events over the past year. The group is fortunate to have approximately 70 ladies who spend countless hours fundraising for our community hospital.
New association looking for volunteers to help newcomers in Huron County
A new volunteer association has been created to help support newcomers to Huron County, and it is looking for people interested in joining the project.
Huron County accepts defibrillator donation from Seaforth Optimist Club
At the Sept. 6 County council meeting, the Seaforth Optimist Club appeared as a delegation to request that Huron County Emergency Services assume responsibility for a public access defibrillator unit that was to be purchased by the Huron East/Seaforth Community Development Trust and placed at the Se
Lancers start 2024 with pair of losses
The road was not kind to the Lucknow Lancers on the weekend, as the Ontario Elite Hockey League club was outscored 12-2 in a pair of losses.
The happiest drunks are arena drunks
Welcome to the first edition of 2024 for the Blitz. Based on my headline this week, as usual I’m getting into the same hard-hitting subjects as you’ve come to expect from past entries, which have included such controversial topics as wacky inflatable arm-flailing tube men, singing in the shower, and
Ironmen top Hawks to open 2024 slate
The Wingham Ironmen got off to the start to 2024 they were hoping for last Saturday night, holding the Mitchell Hawks to 19 shots in a 4-1 victory.
Alice Munro Festival short story contest accepting entries
The Alice Munro Festival short story contest is now taking submissions for its annual writing competition.
Report: Huron County meets or exceeds most targets for ambulance response time
Director of Emergency Services Jeff Horseman presented an in-depth report titled Land Ambulance Response Time Comparison to Huron County council at its Dec. 20 meeting.
Significant rent increase approved for new tenants at Huron County-owned apartments
Huron County council approved a significant rental increase at Heartland and Highland Apartments at its Dec. 20 meeting.
Splitting the defence
Mason Ortlieb breaks between two Minto Mad Dogs defenders during a Dec. 22 matchup in Wingham. The Wingham Ironmen U11 Rep squad defeated the Mad Dogs by a score of 6-2, improving to 5-6-1 in regular season play heading into the new year.
2023 Walkerton Herald-Times Year In Review
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Walkerton Herald-Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to June…
Extra practice
Talented skaters with the Walkerton Figure Skating Club take time for extra practice during the Christmas break. Skating at the arena was about the only traditionally winter sport happening over the holidays, thanks to unseasonably warm weather.
Team #37 donates to Easter Seals
On Dec. 28, Angela Freiburger and granddaughter Laci Freiburger (Team #37 “manager”) presented a substantial donation to Charlene Myke of Easter Seals Ontario.
