Wingham hospital receiving $85,260 through Leland and Thora Vance Fund

The Leland and Thora Vance Fund is carrying on the legacy of the longtime Wingham residents with a donation of $85,260 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together campaign raising funds for the purchase of a CT scanner, the foundation announced on March 25. “We are grateful for the Vances’ incredibly generous foresight in including […]

Lucknow street reconstruction, natural gas conversions approved in Huron-Kinloss budget

Lucknow residents stand to benefit from a few capital projects approved as part of Huron-Kinloss’ 2024 budget. Council approved the budget on March 18. Included in the township’s capital projects for 2024 is the reconstruction of Wheeler Street, from Stauffer Street to Havelock Street, and Outram Street, from Wheeler Street to Hamilton Street, in Lucknow. […]

Fraudsters bilk over $162K from area residents since start of 2024

Southern Bruce County residents have lost more than $162,000 through scams already this year, including nearly $60,000 reported in the past week alone.  South Bruce OPP highlighted the crimes in a March 20 news release to bring awareness to March as Fraud Prevention Month. Scams reported to South Bruce OPP in the seven days prior […]

‘Branching Out’ brings together Ripley horticultural society youth and adult members

The Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) hosted its traditional March Break meeting combining youth and adult members, visitors and guests for fun and education on the theme of “Branching Out.” Over 30 youngsters, 25 adult members and parent guests met at the Ripley Huron Community Centre on March 13. For Our Youth leader Heather […]