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Unsurprisingly, weather was a factor in both data and conversation at the Perth County OPP Board meeting Jan. 13, the first one of the new year. 

The Wingham Legion Branch 180 is hosting its annual Gigantic Meat Draw on Feb. 28. Funds raised from the draw go to the Legion Community Service account to be given back to the community.

Huron County OPP is advising the public that it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to deposit snow or ice onto the roadway.

Each year, through the budget process, North Huron Council allocates dollars to select community groups, provided the organization submits a request to the town clerk by the deadline, which was Nov. 1, 2025, for this year’s budget.

Sometimes, there are reminders that local residents are experiencing country living. Morris-Turnberry Council received a report at its first meeting of 2026 about hunting and trapping activities in the municipality.

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.

The Walkerton Herald-Times 2025 Year in Review continues this week with a look at local activity from July to September.

PAISLEY - With  snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.

LISTOWEL - With $529,031 already raised during the capital campaign, United Housing is looking to achieve their goal of $705,000 for the Music Hall Apartments project in downtown Listowel.

GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce OPP have charged two people in connection with telecommunication wire thefts that have affected several OPP detachment areas across southwestern Ontario.