# huron (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover huron. Page: Feed: --- ## [Commissioners threatened to discontinue phone service for some in 1933](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/commissioners-threatened-to-discontinue-phone-service-for-some-in-1933) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Columnist Henry Timman discusses a time when the Huron County commissioners had to find ways to save money due to the Great Depression. ## [Good morning Norwalk! It's Friday, August 21, 2026](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/good-morning-norwalk-it-s-friday-august-21-2026) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Norwalk's top stories, the weather report and other important information. ## [Police and fire reports from Aug. 20, 2026](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/police-and-fire-reports-from-aug-20-2026) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here is a roundup of recent reports from the Norwalk fire and police departments, Huron County Sheriff's Office and the Patrol. ## [$1 off fair admission before 1 p.m. Friday with food donation; Madeline Anderson to be at booth](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/1-off-fair-admission-before-1-p-m-friday-with-food-donation-madeline-anderson-to-be-at-booth-1) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here is a preview of what fairgoers can expect Friday at the Huron County Fair. ## [2026 Huron County Fair — Thursday photo gallery](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/2026-huron-county-fair-thursday-photo-gallery) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Senior king and queen contest and motocross among the day's activities. Here are pictures taken at the fairgrounds in Norwalk. ## [The Cherry on Top wins 2026 hay bale decorating contest](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/the-cherry-on-top-wins-2026-hay-bale-decorating-contest) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here are photos of the 7 entries into the contest at this year's Huron County Fair. ## [Sponsored ad: North Fairfield seeks to hire village administrator](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/sponsored-ad-north-fairfield-seeks-to-hire-village-administrator) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here's how to apply. ## [Mad About … learning what counts as a luxury item](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/mad-about-learning-what-counts-as-a-luxury-item) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Madeline Anderson shares examples of what's available locally in their village in Africa and what's not. ## [Norwalk Ohio News classifieds: Aug. 20, 2026](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/norwalk-ohio-news-classifieds-aug-20-2026) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here are details about garage sales, job opportunities, items for sale, a legal notice, and services offered. ## [Commissioners transfer money, discuss SAFEbuilt and meet in executive session](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/commissioners-transfer-money-discuss-safebuilt-and-meet-in-executive-session) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ Here is a roundup of today's Huron County commissioners meeting. ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wLlN4l76Bgtp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Sponsored ad: Franklin Monument offers remembrance gifts](https://www.norwalkohionews.com/post/sponsored-ad-franklin-monument-offers-remembrance-gifts-10) _2026-08-21 · Norwalk Ohio News staff · NorwalkOhioNews.com_ We are happy to deliver memorial gifts to local funeral homes! ## [Gateway CERH hosting webinar on housing and homelessness](https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/news/gateway-cerh-hosting-webinar-on-housing-and-homelessness) _2026-08-20 · Postmedia Staff · Goderich Signal Star_ GODERICH – An upcoming webinar hosted by Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) will examine the issue of housing and homelessness in the area. Taking place via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from noon until 1 p.m., the webinar is titled Housing and Homelessness in Huron County: Plans and Progress. A press \[…\] ## [Sturgeon Point Lighthouse](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/sturgeon-point-lighthouse/) _2026-08-20 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ Standing Guard Over Sanctuary Bay Along the northeastern shoreline of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, where Lake Huron stretches toward the horizon, Sturgeon Point Lighthouse has guided mariners for more than 150 years. The picturesque brick lighthouse sits on a point of land that extends into Lake Huron between Alpena and Saginaw Bay. While visitors today often admire its classic appearance and… ## [Huron Chamber releases results of U.S. tariffs survey](https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/news/local-news/huron-chamber-releases-results-of-u-s-tariffs-survey) _2026-08-19 · Ede Brecevic · Goderich Signal Star_ HURON COUNTY – The Huron Chamber of Commerce has released a report detailing the potential effects of new U.S. tariffs on local businesses. A tariff impact survey was opened by the Huron chamber following the announcement of more tariffs against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump that were initially set to take effect Aug. 19. \[…\] ## [Huron Hospice prepares for No Place Like Home fundraiser](https://www.clintonnewsrecord.com/news/huron-hospice-prepares-for-no-place-like-home-fundraiser) _2026-08-19 · Postmedia Staff · Clinton News Record_ CLINTON – On Saturday, Sept. 26, the team at Huron Hospice will serve dinner at the Libro Hall in Clinton as part of the No Place Like Home Dinner and Auction. This will be the sixth No Place Like Home event. “What started as a one-night-only telethon has grown in popularity to a farm-to-fork \[…\] ## [Cove Road crossings, backyard hen bylaw among new council developments](https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/news/local-news/cove-road-crossings-backyard-hen-bylaw-among-new-council-developments) _2026-08-18 · Ede Brecevic · Goderich Signal Star_ GODERICH – Multiple crucial decisions were made at Goderich’s lengthy Aug. 10 council meeting. The meeting began with a proposal on a bylaw amendment that would permit backyard hens in residential zones, aligning with the town’s recently updated animal control bylaw. Following a brief presentation, Mayor Trevor Bazinet spoke on the importance of communication about \[…\] ## [Gateway CERH celebrates summer students at White Paper Day](https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/news/local-news/gateway-cerh-celebrates-summer-students-at-white-paper-day) _2026-08-18 · Ede Brecevic · Goderich Signal Star_ GODERICH – The Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health (CERH) gathered the community recently to celebrate its student research assistants. Gateway CERH hosted the White Paper Day and Donor Appreciation event on Aug. 14 at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Goderich. The event saw eight summer students present their work and accomplishments to \[…\] ## [Ontonagon Harbor Lighthouse](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/ontonagon-harbor-lighthouse/) _2026-08-15 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ The Beacon at the End of the Pier For more than a century, mariners entering the Ontonagon River relied on a small lighthouse standing at the end of a long pier extending into Lake Superior. Known today as the Ontonagon Harbor Lighthouse or Ontonagon Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse, the beacon’s history is closely tied to the development of Ontonagon Harbor itself. Unlike many lighthouses built… ## [The History of Otsego Resort](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/the-history-of-otsego-resort-gaylord-michigan/) _2026-08-13 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ How Hidden Valley Helped Shape Gaylord’s Alpine Identity Long before Gaylord became known as Michigan’s Alpine Village, there was another Alpine destination tucked quietly into the hills overlooking the Sturgeon River Valley. Hidden among the forests was a private retreat known as Hidden Valley, officially called the Otsego Ski Club. It was never intended for the general public. Instead, it served… ## [Bayfield home transformed into thrift shop to support Huron Hospice](https://www.clintonnewsrecord.com/news/local-news/bayfield-home-transformed-into-thrift-shop-to-support-huron-hospice) _2026-08-12 · Ede Brecevic · Clinton News Record_ BAYFIELD – What was once a regular home in Bayfield has been turned into a one-stop shop for local thrifters. Right across from Clan Gregor Square is where Huron Hospice decided to set up the Moments Matter Thrift Shoppe, the newest initiative supporting local end-of-life care. The shop’s manager, Shawna Farenick, credited volunteer Helen Varekamp \[…\] ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1qu0u7Z4Omat) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Celtic Roots Festival lights up Goderich](https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/news/local-news/celtic-roots-festival-lights-up-goderich) _2026-08-12 · Ede Brecevic · Goderich Signal Star_ Read More ## [Youth who murdered 11-year-old girl could be sentenced in October](https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/news/local-news/youth-who-murdered-11-year-old-girl-could-be-sentenced-in-october/wcm/c5ce071b-a7a3-4f16-987a-4de6cd3a8c4a) _2026-08-10 · Jane Sims · Goderich Signal Star_ The judge has pledged to give the case priority, with a psychiatric assessment still to be completed before sentencing. ## [Winter Point Range Lights](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/winter-point-range-lights/) _2026-08-10 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ Guiding Ships Along the St. Marys River Tucked along the St. Marys River, the Winter Point Range Lights quietly played a critical role in guiding vessels through one of the most important shipping corridors in the Great Lakes. Unlike a single lighthouse standing alone, range lights work as a pair, front and rear. They help mariners line up safely within a channel. Winter Point’s story is one of… ## [Don Johnston Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament celebrates 20 years](https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/news/don-johnston-memorial-slo-pitch-tournament-celebrates-20-years) _2026-08-07 · Scott Nixon · Goderich Signal Star_ GODERICH – The 20th Annual Don Johnston Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament offered a weekend of baseball competition, a chance to celebrate minor sports, and an opportunity to raise money for local young athletes. The tournament, a fundraiser for Goderich Minor Hockey, was held July 30 to Aug. 2 at Bannister Park and the John O’Keefe Memorial Diamond with 30 teams in men’s and ladies’ divisions. Mayor… ## [Coastal Conservation Youth help cleanup Lake Huron shoreline](https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/news/coastal-conservation-youth-help-cleanup-lake-huron-shoreline) _2026-08-06 · Article submitted · Goderich Signal Star_ GODERICH – The Coastal Conservation Youth Corp (CCYC) program returned to Goderich for the fifth time recently, continuing education and stewardship work along the shoreline. From July 28- 30, 10 high school aged volunteers from Goderich and the surrounding area participated in beach cleanups, restoration work and invasive species removal while learning about plastic pollution, shoreline ecology… ## [Anderson seeks Central Huron mayor seat](https://www.clintonnewsrecord.com/news/local-news/anderson-seeks-central-huron-mayor-seat) _2026-08-05 · Ede Brecevic · Clinton News Record_ CENTRAL HURON – The mayor’s chair is up for grabs in Central Huron, and Deputy Mayor Marg Anderson is looking to take it. Anderson’s name will be on the ballot come the municipal election on Oct. 26. Anderson believes that decades of experience has prepared her well. “I’ve been a councillor for several years … in the last election, \[…\] ## [Huron East gets provincial funding for job fair](https://www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com/news/local-news/huron-east-gets-provincial-funding-for-job-fair) _2026-08-05 · Ede Brecevic · Huron Expositor Seaforth_ HURON EAST – The Municipality of Huron East will receive some help from the province. Huron East will get $14,375 in funding for the Huron East Job and Volunteer Fair, as part of the Rural Ontario Development program. “Rural communities are the backbone of Ontario’s economy, and our government is committed to ensuring they have \[…\] ## [Minneapolis Shoal Light Station](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/minneapolis-shoal-light-station/) _2026-08-05 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ The Offshore Sentinel of Green Bay Rising from the waters of northern Green Bay, the Minneapolis Shoal Light Station stands alone miles from shore, a reminder of an era when Great Lakes navigation depended on carefully placed beacons and the dedication of lighthouse keepers. Located approximately 6.6 miles south of Peninsula Point near Big Bay de Noc, the lighthouse was built during a period of… ## [North Manitou Island Light](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/north-manitou-island-light/) _2026-07-31 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ The Lighthouse Lost to Lake Michigan Today, visitors to North Manitou Island can search the shoreline at Dimmick’s Point and find only scattered remnants of what was once one of the most impressive lighthouse complexes in northern Lake Michigan. For nearly four decades, North Manitou Island Light guided vessels through the busy Manitou Passage, helping mariners safely navigate one of the Great… ## [Seaforth Shell manager graces cover of national magazine](https://www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com/news/local-news/seaforth-shell-manager-graces-cover-of-national-magazine) _2026-07-30 · Ede Brecevic · Huron Expositor Seaforth_ SEAFORTH – Whether it’s filling up the tank or washing the car, it’s a trip Seaforth locals make daily without a second thought. But they say it’s the people who make the place and, in the case of manager Leigh Swinimer, she makes the place shine. Swinimer was named a 2026 Star Women in Convenience \[…\] ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IiOc9cqLfDNV) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [MPP Thompson presents funding to local organizations](https://www.clintonnewsrecord.com/news/local-news/mpp-thompson-presents-funding-to-local-organizations) _2026-07-28 · Ede Brecevic · Clinton News Record_ HURON – Several local initiatives received a welcome financial boost July 27 when Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson came bearing cheques. Despite a grey and gloomy morning, two Clinton-based organizations and another in Goderich received a spark from the provincial government. Thompson stopped in Wingham and Fordwich for funding announcements before making the drive to Clinton. \[…\] ## [SIU clears police after man overdoses in Clinton detachment](https://www.clintonnewsrecord.com/news/siu-clears-police-after-man-overdoses-in-clinton-detachment) _2026-07-27 · Postmedia Staff · Clinton News Record_ HURON – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has cleared the Huron OPP after a 35-year-old man overdosed while in police custody in Clinton. According to a report from the SIU, director Joseph Martino “found no reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police officer committed a criminal offence” in connection with the overdose. Martino’s \[…\] ## [Explore the Maitland Valley watershed in the 75-minute challenge](https://www.clintonnewsrecord.com/news/explore-the-maitland-valley-watershed-in-the-75-minute-challenge) _2026-07-27 · Article submitted · Clinton News Record_ HURON – The challenge is simple: spend 75 minutes exploring a Maitland Valley Conservation Authority property and submit an entry for a chance to win one of three outdoor prize packages. The 75-Minute Hiking Challenge is one of several initiatives planned throughout 2026 to celebrate Maitland Conservation’s 75th anniversary. Whether you’re hiking through the \[…\] ## [OLG issues gaming revenue payment to Central Huron](https://www.clintonnewsrecord.com/news/olg-issues-gaming-revenue-payment-to-central-huron) _2026-07-27 · Postmedia Staff · Clinton News Record_ CENTRAL HURON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) recently announced its first-quarter payment of $212,504 to the municipality of Central Huron for hosting Gateway Casinos Clinton. The OLG’s first quarter of 2026 represents April 1 to June 30. Since the gaming site opened in August 2000, Central Huron has received $15,306,155. OLG said in \[…\] ## [Seaforth Summerfest goes swimmingly after initial rescheduling](https://www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com/news/local-news/seaforth-summerfest-goes-swimmingly-after-initial-rescheduling) _2026-07-27 · Ede Brecevic · Huron Expositor Seaforth_ Read More ## [Ontonagon Lighthouse](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/ontonagon-lighthouse/) _2026-07-26 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ A Beacon for Lake Superior’s Copper Country Along the shores of western Lake Superior, the Ontonagon Lighthouse stands as a reminder of a time when shipping was the lifeblood of Michigan’s Copper Country. For more than a century, the lighthouse guided vessels into the mouth of the Ontonagon River, helping mariners navigate one of Lake Superior’s growing ports. As mining, logging, and commerce… ## [Spectacle Reef Light](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/spectacle-reef-light/) _2026-07-21 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ The Engineering Wonder of Lake Huron More than eleven miles east of the Straits of Mackinac, rising from a lonely reef in northern Lake Huron, stands one of the most remarkable lighthouses ever built on the Great Lakes. Spectacle Reef Light is often described as one of the greatest engineering achievements in lighthouse history. Built on a submerged reef far from shore, it challenged the limits of… ## [White Shoal Light](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/white-shoal-light/) _2026-07-16 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ The Candy Cane Lighthouse of the Great Lakes Standing alone in the waters of northern Lake Michigan, White Shoal Light is one of the most recognizable lighthouses in America. Its red and white spiral stripes have earned it comparisons to a candy cane or barber pole. As a result, it is instantly recognizable to boaters and lighthouse enthusiasts alike. Yet White Shoal Light is much more than a… ## [The Wreck of the Daniel J. Morrell, Lake Huron’s Most Haunting Modern Shipwreck](https://northernmichiganhistory.com/the-wreck-of-the-daniel-j-morrell/) _2026-07-13 · Marisa Fancy · Northern Michigan History_ When people think of Great Lakes shipwrecks, they often picture wooden schooners from the 1800s or famous disasters like the Edmund Fitzgerald. Yet one of the most shocking sinkings happened much later, in 1966, just beyond what many consider the northern boundary of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The wreck of the Daniel J. Morrell occurred off Pointe Aux Barques in Lake Huron, only a short distance… ## [Seaforth pool staff to swim long distance for local families](https://www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com/news/local-news/seaforth-pool-staff-to-swim-long-distance-for-local-families) _2026-07-08 · Ede Brecevic · Huron Expositor Seaforth_ SEAFORTH – An upcoming fundraiser at the Seaforth Lions Pool is expected to help slash the cost of swimming programs for local families. The annual fundraiser began last year when pool staff swam 25 kilometres collectively, raising $1,500 and providing five local families with access to swimming services. Coming up with the idea at a similar event in Vanastra, pool manager Savannah Rutledge said… ## [McLellan running for Huron East mayor](https://www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com/news/local-news/mclellan-running-for-huron-east-mayor) _2026-06-19 · Ede Brecevic · Huron Expositor Seaforth_ Deputy Mayor Alvin McLellan is seeking a promotion. McLellan has put his name on the ballot for Huron East in the upcoming Oct. 26 municipal election. A veteran in the world of local politics, McLellan said he feels that he still brings value to the chambers. “I just feel I still have something to offer. \[…\] ## [The Alto protest comes to Parliament Hill](https://www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com/news/farm-news/the-alto-protest-comes-to-parliament-hill/wcm/4395e5a5-355e-4876-b879-522a285f47a1) _2026-06-10 · Ian Cumming, Ontario Farmer · Huron Expositor Seaforth_ Is this burden on taxpayers, “worth ruining the countryside?” asks one protester ## [Teen pleads guilty to 'highly violent' murder of 11-year-old girl](https://www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com/news/local-news/teen-pleads-guilty-to-highly-violent-murder-of-11-year-old-girl/wcm/9cea0e75-0cc0-4bf5-941a-0019461a4a1b) _2026-06-02 · Jane Sims · Huron Expositor Seaforth_ The victim suffered 70 stab wounds and was sexually assaulted in the attack in Huron County ## ['Faithful Unto Death': The Brussels United Church memorial window](https://www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com/news/faithful-unto-death-the-brussels-united-church-memorial-window) _2026-05-28 · David Yates, For the Signal Star · Huron Expositor Seaforth_ On Nov. 23, 1924, Rev. (Capt.) Edwards of Listowel unveiled a “beautiful” memorial window at Brussels Methodist Church on King Street. The window was dedicated to the seven youths of the congregation who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War. As Brussels did not have a cenotaph in 1924, the 3 p.m. service was crammed with parishioners and non-parishioners \[…\]