LOCAL HEADLINES

I had never heard of the Fleck strike of 1978 in Centralia before walking into the Blyth Memorial Community Hall on opening night of playwright Kristen De Silva and director Mary Francis Moore’s Sisters of ’78 on June 12.

In dire need of resurfacing, the Goderich track will be restored and enhanced following a successful fundraising initiative by the Goderich Track Rebuild Committee over the past few years.

The Lions Club of Goderich presented Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) board members and staff with a donation of $15,000.

If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like living in small-town Saskatchewan, playwright Leeann Minogue and director Kate Lynch’s production of Dry Streak this season at the Blyth Festival might be the play for you.

After a rewarding career as a professor at Conestoga College, Dubravka Bright decided that retirement was the perfect time to turn a lifelong passion into something to share with others.

Even though dazzling white salt from Goderich outclassed the more famous English salt by winning first prize at the 1867 Paris Exhibition, mass production of salt in Goderich did not begin until 1880.

I had a few more surprises on the trail.

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron and situated at the mouth of the Maitland River, Goderich is notable for its quaint small-town charm and picturesque sunsets.

The Clinton Spring Fair marked its 172nd year, bringing together residents, visitors, and agricultural exhibitors for a celebration of tradition, entertainment, and community spirit.

Although I have been hiking trails in Huron County for 20 years, I can still be surprised.

Community members gathered Saturday evening to support local healthcare at the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation's 2026 Biennial Gala, Diamonds & Denim: Elegance with a Twist, one of the foundation's largest fundraising events.

At the Westfield Methodist Church, a special service was held on July 4, 1920, to unveil the memorial windows dedicated to the congregation’s fallen during the Great War.

Clinton council took a significant step forward in exploring the future of the former Bluewater Youth Centre property, hearing from consultants and ultimately approving a plan to pursue an innovation hub model aimed at job creation and youth retention.

Founded on June 17, 1901, the IODE Maple Leaf Chapter has been serving Goderich and surrounding area for 125 years as the community’s oldest service club.

If last year’s Elvis tribute concert left audiences smiling, this year’s We Three Kings performance at the Columbus Centre on Wednesday, June 10 left them absolutely buzzing.

As the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 in Goderich celebrates its 100th anniversary, organizers are preparing to bring a piece of history to life with a unique community event this summer.

I had never heard of the Fleck strike of 1978 in Centralia before walking into the Blyth Memorial Community Hall on opening night of playwright Kristen De Silva and director Mary Francis Moore’s Sisters of ’78 on June 12.

A new accessible kayak launch was officially opened on June 12 at Ball’s Bridge. This marks another milestone in the commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

After yet another long winter with huge quantities of snow that hid any hint of our gardens for months, spring has finally arrived.

Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) Foundation is currently working towards bringing an MRI machine to Goderich.