LOCAL HEADLINES

A unique piece of local history now sits on the shelves of the library in South Huron District High School, thanks to one local woman who was the “face of the high school” by the time she left. That piece – the first yearbook published by what at that time was Exeter District High School in 1950 – was found by Karen Windsor, the niece of former school secretary Doris (Schwartz) Ohmayer.

Many readers will recall that roughly ten years ago, on July 8, 2016, I suspended operations of the original Exeter Examiner. After buying the St. Marys Independent in 2014 and having some initial success, I was keen to expand this newspaper model into nearby Exeter, and we optimistically rolled out the first issue of the Examiner on June 19, 2015.

Hunters on municipally owned properties in Bluewater could face fines after the adoption of a new bylaw in the municipality. The bylaw, which was passed by council during the March 2 council meeting, prohibits all hunting on municipal properties, including hunting with firearms, bows and traps.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron is inviting bowlers to an evening of fun for the annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. From left are fund development co-ordinator Angie Steckle, board member Elena Thomson, little sister Sofia Thomson, executive director Amy Wilhelm, “Little” Brooklyn McVeeney and “Big” Linda Martens, who attended the 2025 fundraiser. By Dan Rolph Bowlers of all skill levels will be hitting the lanes in Zurich for the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters o

Huron County Pride is bringing two nights of laughs to the region with their Spring Fling Comedy Evenings. Four comedians – Steve Degay, Jenna MacAskill, Kari Johnson and Aidan O’Loughlin – will be coming to Exeter and Goderich on March 20 and 21 for shows that promise to bring “good vibes, great jokes and awesome company,” according to Huron County Pride.

South Huron council is being cautioned that reviving a summer playground program could come at the expense of other municipal services.

South Huron staff will be searching for illegal connections to the municipality’s sanitary sewage system this year, a problem that contributed to raw sewage flowing into area water courses in 2025.

The Exeter Hawks are on their way to the second round of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) West Yeck playoffs after dominating the best-of-seven series against the Lucan Irish. The Hawks, who sat at the top of the division with 57 points by the end of the regular season, were pitted against the last-place Lucan Irish who had 10 points.

For the second time, the backing of South Huron council isn’t enough to make a Grand Bend casino a reality. Council gave its blessing to a developer’s proposal for a small casino on Highway 21 on the north side of Grand Bend last November.

One of Lucan’s newest additions to its downtown core is serving up a mixture of classic breakfast fare, delectable baked goods and Korean cuisine – a rarity in small-town Ontario. On Table Café owners Eun Ju (Anna) Shim and Myunghyun (Ryan) Choi opened their restaurant in the former Donnelly Café location on Dec. 18, 2025.

It was a day to remember those in the community experiencing homelessness as the Coldest Night of the Year hit the streets in Exeter.

Plans to create a roundabout at the intersection of Airport Line and County Road 83 west of Exeter won’t be moving forward this year.

South Huron’s drinking water system in 2025 withstood 13 water main breaks and leaks, 25 shutdowns by the Lake Huron water supply system and a lightning strike that knocked out equipment at the Huron Park Tower.

The third phase of reconstruction of Exeter’s Main Street will have shovels in the ground next year after receiving a $2.7 million funding boost from the provincial government on Feb. 17.

South Huron council is being warned that a proposal to triple development charges would put housing out of the reach of new buyers and risk stifling the local economy.

The economic region of Huron, Perth, Bruce and Grey counties is facing a rapid surge in its senior population at the same time as there is a disturbing drop in healthcare workers.

When Dallas Hodgins packed her bags for New York City earlier this year, she wasn’t going alone. Her four-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Brie, was right there with her, tail wagging and ready for the adventure.

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (ABCF) is selling 50-50 raffle tickets.

A strong turnout from the local community filled the South Huron Recreation Centre on Feb. 11 for a screening of “We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes,” a documentary rooted in Ontario history and closely connected to the Exeter area.

The overall value of building permits took a tumble in South Huron last year, but the municipality still managed a strong year for single detached housing construction.