When flooding affects New Hamburg or other parts of Wilmot Township, several local and regional organizations coordinate the response to keep residents safe and informed.

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Ontario and The Food Bank of Waterloo Region are launching a new partnership to provide high-quality protein to families experiencing food insecurity in Waterloo Region, where one in nine households access food assistance.

New Hamburg is no stranger to flooding, and while the last few days have been challenging, it doesn’t come close to some of the more extreme incidents over the years.

Wilmot councillors have recommended the township proceed with an internal administrative review of council and mayor remuneration, with the final decision to be made at a future council meeting.

Perth East council has unanimously declared intimate partner violence an epidemic in the municipality following a presentation from local advocates who urged council to recognize the growing impact of gender-based violence across Perth County.

On International Women’s Day, the New Hamburg Board of Trade hosted its first Women’s Day event aimed at inspiring and connecting local business owners and entrepreneurs.

A comprehensive review of Wilmot Township’s underground infrastructure has identified 19 aging water and sanitary sewer mains in Baden and New Hamburg that will require either relining or full replacement in the coming years at an estimated cost of about $10.7 million.

As rising grocery prices and increasing demand for food programs place growing pressure on local organizations, the Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation is highlighting how local philanthropy is helping ensure families across the region have access to nutritious food.

East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) councillors heard a detailed budget presentation from the township’s CAO on Tuesday during a lengthy meeting in Hickson.

One of the long-established agricultural businesses serving the New Hamburg area continues to grow as B-W Feed and Supply expands its operations at its modern mill west of the community.