Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Mayor Glen McNeil was re-elected as the warden for Huron County at the inaugural county council meeting on Nov. 30.
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‘It brings smiles to other people’s faces’
For Marah Gibbons, the decision to write Christmas letters to veterans and those currently serving our country in the armed forces had nothing to do with family ties; she just wanted to bring a smile to other people’s faces.
Rising country music star has ties to Teeswater
Basil Bauer is following in his family’s footsteps, musically speaking.
Wingham hosts U11 Regional Silver Stick
The Wingham U11 Rep Ironmen had hosting honours at this year’s Regional Silver Stick ‘B’ and ‘C’ tournaments over the last week, with the squad coming up short in the ‘C’ bracket with three losses in preliminary pool play.
Lucknow’s Staehli wins Canadian XC Championship, qualifies for 2023 worlds
It was a 2022 season to remember for Lucknow native Julie-Anne Staehli, even if it didn’t get off to the start she wanted.
Girls win, boys lose as Madill opens varsity hockey season
The 2022-23 Huron-Perth high school varsity hockey season is underway, with the F.E. Madill boys’ squad unable to replicate the early success of the girls’ team last week.
Ironmen take down Capitals, Flyers in weekend tilts
The Wingham Junior Ironmen are steadily making ground in the PJHL’s North Pollock Division standings.
Investigation into John Street apartment fire continues
Emergency services responded to a fire at 308 John St. the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 1.
North Perth man victim of extortion after sending ‘explicit photo’ to woman he met online
Police are reminding residents of the dangers of engaging in online chats following an incident in North Perth that saw a local man become the victim of extortion.
Chris Peabody acclaimed new Bruce County warden
Bruce County council held its inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 term on Thursday, Dec. 1.
Local health partners asking residents to help ‘remove pressure’ from health care system
A group of local health and social service partners is asking residents to “work together” to help local hospitals reduce emergency department visits during the cold and flu season.
‘Don’t pay the con artist’: Police say area residents lost over $10,000 last week
The South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after reports that more than $10,000 was lost this past week in southern Bruce County.
OPP offers tips to help send ‘porch pirates’ away empty-handed
Online shopping makes it easier to find that perfect gift for the festive season, but it's also made it a cinch for thieves to steal your purchases right from your doorstep.
McDonagh Insurance’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ fundraiser brings in $56K for Wingham hospital
The community responded with amazing generosity to a goal set out by one local company’s challenge for ‘Giving Tuesday’ on Nov. 29.
COVID outbreak at Wingham hospital declared over, Nov. 30
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Wingham and District Hospital has been declared over by Huron Perth Public Health, as of Nov. 30.
