Kincardine resident dies in single vehicle crash in Huron County

Kincardine resident dies in single vehicle crash in Huron County
The Lucknow Sentinel
A 77-year-old Kincardine resident died following a crash Sunday morning in Huron County. The single motor vehicle crash in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh happened shortly after 9 a.m., a Huron County OPP news release said. The OPP, Bruce County Emergency Medical Services and Lucknow Fire Department responded. The 77-year-old driver
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8 NY state park beaches closed for swimming due to bacteria, algae, rainfall

8 NY state park beaches closed for swimming due to bacteria, algae, rainfall
Great Lakes Commission
Eight New York State Park beaches were closed to swimming due to water quality concerns, including elevated bacteria levels, harmful algal blooms, and impacts from recent rainfall. State officials continue […]
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Excessive rainfall in Michigan may affect nutrients in soil amid fertilizer price increases

Excessive rainfall in Michigan may affect nutrients in soil amid fertilizer price increases
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes  Michigan's supply of nitrogen and phosphorus-based fertilizers has taken a hit from shipping disruptions caused by the U.S. war with Iran. High prices and historic flooding are causing problems for the state's corn and soybean farmers.
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Retiring Kincardine Township-Tiverton P.S. teachers reflect on careers

Retiring Kincardine Township-Tiverton P.S. teachers reflect on careers
Kincardine News
Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS) teachers Brenda Colquhoun and Tracy Hallam were celebrated during a recent assembly at the school as they enter retirement. Below are a few words each submitted in reflection of their careers in education. Tracy Hallam: I began supply teaching after graduating from Teacher’s College and
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Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins

Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.
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‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season

‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  
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Takeout trash piling up at universities

Takeout trash piling up at universities
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira    As takeout containers pile up across college campuses, universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience.
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The Alto protest comes to Parliament Hill

The Alto protest comes to Parliament Hill
The Lucknow Sentinel
Is this burden on taxpayers, “worth ruining the countryside?” asks one protester
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Road through Pinkerton will remain closed until dam is repaired this summer

Road through Pinkerton will remain closed until dam is repaired this summer
The Kincardine Independent
(By Pauline Kerr) Deputy Warden Don Murray (Huron-Kinloss) asked about the impact on agriculture of the road closure in Pinkerton. To read the entire article online, click here to purchase … Continue reading Road through Pinkerton will remain closed until dam is repaired this summer →
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