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Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

The Wingham Ironmen struggled during a game against the Mitchell Hawks in PJHL action on Jan. 9 in Wingham, losing 5-1. This was the second of three losses over the last week, which has seen the Ironmen fall further behind the pack and remain in last place. (Nicole Beswitherick photo)

Ironmen fall further behind with three straight losses in PJHL action

Denny Scott January 15, 2026Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen dropped three games over the past week, remaining in last place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League and falling further behind the Walkerton Capitals.

Clifford Rotary Club donates $1,000 to Perth County Dairy Producers Committee

Nicole Beswitherick January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News

The donation will go towards the school milk program.

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

SVCA’s Wolf Moon Candlelit Night Hike draws 300 visitors to Sulphur Spring another hike scheduled Jan. 31

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SULPHUR SPRING - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) welcomed approximately 300 community members to a Candlelit Night Hike under the Wolf Moon on Friday, Jan. 2, at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area.

More items now eligible for recycling collection

Midwestern Newspapers January 15, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

While area municipalities remain in charge of garbage collection, a new province-wide  approach to recycling should mean fewer trash bags to pick up at the curbside.

Ditner Family donates to Buy-A-Bone campaign

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Ditner Family presented X-ray committee member Cathy Spitzig (top right) with a $5,000 donation in memory of their parents, Don and Ruth Ditner, for the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.

Making this world a better place in 2026

Peter Carter January 15, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor:   To me, 2025 was a fantastic year, at age 78 I made many new friends, some of which are a few Old Order Amish Families in Huron County (only God can arrange such friendships I truly believe)!

Music festival registration deadline Feb. 1

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Work has begun for the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music festival set to take place April 13 to 21. 

2026 Walkerton card season begins

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The 2026 card season began on Wednesday, Jan. 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library with euchre.

Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 15 Turnbacks

Midwestern Newspapers January 15, 2026Pieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

From Jan. 13, 1988

Forget the tree museum – we want our trees green and growing

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

We have learned to adapt to various … things … from south of the border...

Bruce Grey Farmers’ Week celebrates 60th milestone with 2026 event

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

ELMWOOD - Even the weather co-operated for the 60th anniversary of what’s been described as one of the best agricultural trade shows and conferences around – Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 7-12, at the Elmwood Community Centre.

Seven seeking vacant seat on Brockton Council

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The certified list of candidates for the vacant position on Brockton Council contains seven names (listed according to date filed): Michael Crawford, Robin Zettel, Hayden Oberle, Cynthia Steadman, Katie Rice, Charles Nuhn and Derrick Long.

Wallace Minor Hockey holds annual memorial Wallace Fun Days Jamboree last weekend

Nicole Beswitherick January 15, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports

From Jan. 8-11, Wallace Minor Hockey held its 41st annual Bruce Williams Memorial Wallace Fun Days…

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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.

Columnists

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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