Category: Huron County
Coldest Night of the Year returns to area Feb. 22
GODERICH – It’s time to help change the community one wintry step at a time. The United Way Perth-Huron and lead sponsor Jayden’s Mechanical are inviting members of the public to register for the Coldest Night of the Year, a family-friendly fundraising event in support of local people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. “We’re excited […]
Trail Talk: Snowshoes and stoats
Columnist Patrick Capper had an interesting week hiking in Huron County
Duo arrested and charged after alleged theft in Goderich
GODERICH – Two London residents face several charges after an alleged theft at a Goderich retail store on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Huron OPP say they were contacted just before 8 p.m. by a Goderich retail store staffer, who reported that a theft had occurred. The staffer was then able to provide descriptions of the two […]
Trail Talk: Looking back at 2024
Columnist Patrick Capper completed more than 560 hikes on 60 different trails last year
Driver charged after stolen truck recovered
GODERICH A 19-year-old from Mississauga has been charged with theft with a value more than $5,000 and flight from a peace officer after an alleged truck theft Saturday, Jan. 4, in Goderich. The Huron OPP said officers were contacted at 6:20 a.m. by a vehicle owner who reported their 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup truck had […]
Snowmobiler dies following crash on Huron County farm: OPP
A 58-year-old from Bluewater is dead after a snowmobile crashed in a farm field north of Exeter, Huron OPP said. The crash happened Wednesday before 4 p.m. near Mill Road west of Brucefield, police said. The snowmobile and its operator were found in a farm field south of Mill Road. Paramedics took the person to […]
Goderich closes Memorial Arena amid safety and accessibility concerns
GODERICH – Citing “significant safety and accessibility concerns,” Goderich has closed Memorial Arena until further notice. Councillors passed a motion to close the arena at a special meeting Friday, Jan. 3, during which they met in closed session for an hour and 25 minutes. The motion cited “aging infrastructure, lack of long-term investment and financial […]
Van linked to Goderich break-in recovered in Muskoka: Police
A van linked to an attempted break-in at a business in Goderich was recovered as part of an investigation into a pair of Muskoka break-ins, provincial police say.
Rollover collision into hydro pole leads to charges
ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH – A 16-year-old driver from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged after a rollover collision on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Huron OPP said officers received a report of a rollover collision into a hydro pole on Lanesville Line in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh just after 4:40 a.m. After speaking with the driver, officers alleged the driver’s ability to operate […]
New crosswalk overhead lights installed in Goderich
GODERICH – Huron County OPP are reminding motorists and pedestrians using crosswalks to pay attention and be safe. Goderich residents have likely seen the new overhead lighting system on Bayfield Road at the intersection of Bennett Street East. “This busy pedestrian crossing has been at this location for a long time due to the high […]