After reading the articles in the Herald-Times about the Poppy Rock project, Bonnie Whittaker of Durham contacted organizer Jan Briggs-McGowan with the news that her father, Reid Hutchinson, was buried in Walkerton Cemetery.
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Good to be back at VJH: Jim Witter has audience ‘Feelin’ Groovy’
The crowd that filled Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, June 18, almost to capacity was delighted to be back after two years of COVID – and even more delighted to enjoy Jim Witter’s show, “Feelin’ Groovy.”
‘Sleep comes inevitably, and sleep is to die’
It has been said that fortune can turn on a dime, and up until the summer of 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte’s fortunes had largely been very good indeed.
Call a spade a spade
The middle of each month brings an event that I despise in my house – bills.
Fuel and housing costs ‘out of sight’
There was a time when the words “out of sight” would be uttered with a delighted smile.
Rotary Club holds grand prize draw of Walkerton Lottery
The grand prize draw of the Walkerton Lottery was conducted on June 16 at the Rotary Club of Walkerton changeover meeting. The draw was made by Past District Governor Jim Schlatman (left) from the Hanover Rotary Club. The grand prize winner of $5,000 is Neil and Joan White. Assisting Schlatman with
Peabody: New apartment building good news for Brockton
There’s good news for people looking for rental accommodations in Brockton, said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Wing Night in Elmwood
Friday, June 17 was the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce Wing Night. Volunteers at the community centre pavilion were busy serving up delicious take-out dinners to a steady stream of hungry folks.
Pilot project will see enhanced bylaw enforcement on local trails
If you’re heading out ATVing on Bruce County’s trails this summer, you’d better have your trail permit – and you’d be well advised not to litter or destroy trees.
Bruce County’s planning committee approves two-stage adoption of new Official Plan
Bruce County’s new Official Plan (OP) review has hit some snags, in part due to unprecedented growth at a time when there were some staffing vacancies – and a pandemic.
Police recover over $200K worth of stolen property in Culross Township
Police say more than $200,000 worth of stolen property has been recovered following the execution of a search warrant at a Culross Township property.
Plaque honouring longtime Palmerston Observer publisher unveiled
For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town’s history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.
Monkton 165th Homecoming shaping up to be party of the summer
It’s been two years in the making, and now one of Monkton’s biggest parties in the town’s history is right around the corner.
