Tag: Community
Giving Cruise Day supports Kincardine hospital with $100K matching goal
Two local families are stepping up to match donations to the Kincardine hospital foundation during this year’s Giving Cruise Day on July 31. Wayne and Janet Palmateer and Dotty McClelland have each contributed a $25,000 matching gift, creating a combined $50,000 match for the community to unlock, the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation announced […]
Vandalism at Wiarton’s Bluewater Park causes $18,000 in damage
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is asking its residents to chip in to help with repairs after a recent act of vandalism at Bluewater Park. In a social media post, the town said it’s looking at an $18,000 bill for repairs to one of its recreational crown jewels, the waterfront park in Wiarton. Ultimately, […]
New female falcon takes up residence in MSU nest box, but no eggs are laid
By Demonte Thomas
A new female peregrine falcon has appeared at Michigan State University’s falcon nesting box atop Spartan Stadium, marking a significant change at a nesting site occupied by peregrine falcons for years.
Wild and whacky night in Peterborough leads to 11th loss for North Stars
The Owen Sound North Stars may not win another Major Series Lacrosse game this season, but at least they’re entertaining. On Thursday night in Peterborough, in what otherwise might have been a turn-off-the-lights-and-go-home-early night, the North Stars and Lakers put on a show. We’ll pick this one up late in the second period with Owen […]
With six months to go, will Michigan be ready for massive Medicaid overhaul?
Nearly 700K Michiganders must work or somehow be engaged in the community at least 80 hours a month or lose their benefits. Some people are exempt â like the âmedically frail,â but itâs still unclear how they can prove they are….