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A hold and secure at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham has been lifted following the arrest of a student that allegedly threatened another student this morning. According to a Huron County OPP news release, just before 9 a.m., police were contacted to investigate. The hold and secure was activated by school officials while staff […]

During their Sept. 13 meeting, For Our Youth members learned to make salsa and about microplastics found in Lake Huron.

A 56-year-old Huron-Kinloss resident is facing several charges after multiple weapons were allegedly found in their vehicle following a collision. According to a South Bruce OPP news release, officers responded to a single vehicle accident at Highway 21 and Concession 10 in Huron-Kinloss just after 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, which led to the lone […]

The first meeting of the 2025-2026 season of the Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) club went swimmingly with an excellent presentation on the changing ecology of Lake Huron fish communities by Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Management biologist Arunas Liskaukas. Nearing retirement after a 35-year “dream” career researching and working with fish, this passionate scientist […]

The first meeting of the fall season of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) took place at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre, Sept. 17. The group welcomed Amanda Saxton and Kim Armitage of Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), a group dedicated to promoting sustainable living practices and finding solutions that benefit both their community and […]

The Ripley Reunion committee is accepting applications for funding that will make a difference to the Ripley community. “Supporting our community is at the heart of the Ripley Reunion,” said Matt Farrell, 2025 committee chair, in a news release. “We are proud to share the success of this year’s event by helping local groups and […]

Police are searching for a tractor that was allegedly stolen through a fraudulent sale in South Bruce. According to South Bruce OPP, the victim sold a tractor only to find out the payment method they received in turn was fraudulent after the tractor had already been transported from the site. The tractor was removed by […]

A 16-year-old driver from Arthur, Ont. has been charged after allegedly launching their vehicle into Lake Huron. According to Huron County OPP, just before midnight on Sept. 14, police received a report of a vehicle that had entered Lake Huron at the west end of Amberley Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. When police arrived, they found a […]

The 9th Annual Handbags for Hospice raised a record-breaking amount to help fund end-of-life care at Huron Shores Hospice. “Handbags for Hospice is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of kindness and community,” said Huron Shores Hospice Executive Director Cathy Herbert in a Sept. 19 news release. “The generosity shown last night ensures that we […]

It was 1940, a time of national emergency. At the start of the Second World War, Hitler’s army ruthlessly swept across western Europe. Britain suffered devastating bombing raids and food shortages due to German blockades. Canadian farms would have to supply hundreds of thousands of tons of food to feed the troops and the starving […]

Local surgical services have been expanded with the addition of an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Hany Asham is now offering services at hospitals in Wingham and Listowel, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) recently announced. “Having Dr. Asham join our surgical team means that patients can receive specialized procedures right here at home, without the added […]

Former Toronto Maple Leafs players are set to face off against Kincardine Bulldogs Junior C alumni at the Davidson Centre on Sept. 20. Wendel Clark, who played 13 seasons with the Leafs, serves as head coach alongside Lucknow native Paul Henderson, who played seven. The Leafs roster includes Gary Leeman (1983–1992), Todd Gill (1984–1996), Mike […]