For those in the audience that had direct connections to the story, they were delighted. For those who didn’t, they were equally entertained, as history unfolded, telling the story of one of its most notable citizens – Doc Cruickshank.
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Huron Hospice holds No Place Like Home Farm to Fork Dinner
Huron Hospice’s No Place Like Home Farm to Fork Dinner is set for Septe. 20. The Huron Hospice team will serve dinner at the Holmesville Community Centre.
Amanda Baron’s ‘Body Doubles’ closes out Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s season
Body Doubles runs until Oct. 5.
Howick 2026 Homecoming Committee hosts foam party for local youth
The Howick 2026 Homecoming Committee held a foam party for local youth on Aug. 24. Organizers said…
North Huron renews lease for complex concession booth
North Huron Council approved a request from the Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss to renew the lease for the OMG Twisted Fries concession booth to operate for the 2025/26 ice season.
North Perth receives $5.4 million for housing infrastructure
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced on Aug. 22 during a press conference outside the doors of the North Perth Municipal Office, that over $20.4 million is being provided to four municipalities in Perth-Wellington.
Hospital foundation launches Future Care Collective
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced the launch of the Future Care Collective, a new social giving club designed for people who want to support local healthcare while enjoying fun, exclusive events.
Winter sidewalk maintenance expanded in Blyth
North Huron Council approved a revised winter maintenance of sidewalks policy during its Aug. 11 regular meeting, with two additional streets added after Coun. Ric McBurney (Blyth Ward) made a request.
Historical group working to preserve Disney family history in Morris-Turnberry
At its regular meeting on Aug. 12, Morris-Turnberry Council heard a delegation from the Disneys of Huron County Project Group, who are working towards their goal of erecting a historical sign in the municipality.
Benshaw donation reaches above and beyond for Community Living, in recognition of beloved program member
LISTOWEL – August 15 marked the date of a very important fundraiser for local business, Benshaw.…
Sherry and Scott Dallner host Perth County Plowing Match
ATWOOD - The Perth County Plowing Match was held on Aug. 23 near Atwood. This year’s host farmers were Sherry and Scott Dallner.
Musicians and artists fill Listowel venue for annual Art in the Park
The event saw a range of artists and creatives celebrating art out-of-doors.
Lexi Johnston wins top honour as CNE Ambassador of the Fairs
TORONTO – Lexi Johnston has been riding a high that began in July 2024, after being crowned as…
Riegling performs at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields
LUCKNOW - The Kinsmen Club here has been putting together a well-attended, large-scale festival for the last 17 years.
Howick implementing new subgrade fibre internet policy
HOWICK - Council here will be implementing a new township policy requireing that all future fibre internet service be installed subgrade.
