Junior C Hockey in Regular Mode
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Saturday September 14 was the first regular season home game for the North Middlesex Stars and the Lucan Irish hockey teams. The Stars first…
Travel and Take an Alpaca for a Stroll
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - Ever wake up and wonder, “What can I do today?” Then the thought may have come, “I’ll take an Alpaca for a walk.”To do…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Hockey Is The Heartbeat Of Middlesex County
Written By Jeffrey Reed Fall is perhaps the most exciting time for sports fans as seasons cross paths. The local golf calendar is winding down with university, college and high…
Doug Tarry Homes Launches Project Tiny Hope Blitz Build to Address Housing Needs
Written By Doug Tarry Homes After years of planning, Doug Tarry Homes is thrilled to announce the commencement of an ambitious blitz build project designed to help fill a critical…
Rooted and Remembered: Local Author Takes the Real-Life Story of Carruthers Corners Family History
Written By C.J. Frederick Ellwyne Ballantyne’s twenty-two years of brief, bright life are summed up on a simple plaque attached to a majestic buttonwood tree in Carruthers Corners. When local…
Beyond the Pie: Pumpkin’s Hidden Health Treasures
Written By Miranda Regalado Spooky season is upon us, and with it comes the fan-favorite vegetable of the season: pumpkin. This incredible plant offers more benefits than just decorating our…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 9 of 9
Written By Brad Harness The audience smiled and laughed, but I hadn’t yet connected with them. So I frowned and pointed towards the piano.“You know, 88 keys on that darn…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…Cricket
Written By John Bradley Cricket began as a children’s game in England in the 16th century. Children in the Weald, a small area in the southeast of England, began playing…
Ask Alice History: 1922 Western Fair Attendance Broke All Records
Written By Alice Gibb When Western Fair opened on Monday September 11, 1922, children from the Protestant Orphans Home were among the first visitors to rush through the gates –…
Police Files
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO ALCOHOL RELATED CHARGES FOR YOUTHLUCAN BIDDULPH - Traffic complaint leads to alcohol related charges for six youth from Huron County. On September 6, 2024, at 10:36…
An End of Summer Note from Steve Pinsonneault, MPP of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
As the summer days fade and we prepare for a busy fall season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made together over the…
Seniors, Are We too Old to Work Out?
Written By Alan Good Okay, you’re aging. Time is ticking and since middle age your body has been changing—not for the better. You’ve gained some fat and lost muscle mass.…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF September 20 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $84.29 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3581 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $207.14 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $76.46 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $94.52 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $204.71 Quebec Daily Hog Volume134,211…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 17 OF SEPTEMBER 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 4,302 Under 50 lbs. 135 349.12 50 - 64 lbs. 470 324.12 65 - 79 lbs. 679 310.74 80 - 94 lbs. 1,358 286.28 95 - 109…
Grains Trends Market Trends September and October 2024:
Corn: We have seen corn prices appreciate in the last three weeks even though it’s been pretty evident for some time that the crop is huge, and this was confirmed…
Cattle Prices For Week of September 20 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 237 head, were down 24 head from the previous week and 217 head smaller than the same time last…
County Council Moves Forward with Strategic Plan Development
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY – During the September 10 council meeting, Middlesex County council held an important discussion about the future of the county’s…
Celebrating Heritage and Community at the 2024 Glencoe Fair
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The Glencoe Fair, held on September 20-21, was once again a celebration of community and tradition. I had the chance…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, September 6, 2024: No winner 24 pts Lois MacDonald 18 pts Laura McCallum 12 pts Chris Van Strein High score Ron MacDonald Low score Tuesday, September 10, 2024: Frank…
Ailsa Craig Arts Centre Set for Revitalization
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The Ailsa Craig Arts Centre is set to undergo an exciting transformation thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Municipality of North Middlesex.…
Townhouse Development Proposal StirsDebate in Council
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – During the September 17 council meeting, a moment of condolence was dedicated to the Johnston family following the passing of Doug Johnston, a…
Komoka Kings Celebrate New Season and New Look with Win and Loss
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The Komoka Kings opened their 2024-2025 season posting a win and a loss in their first weekend of play.On Saturday September 14th the…
Tai Chi Classes Begin in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Residents of Middlesex Centre, interested in getting into the flow of things, we welcomed to an Open House at the Komoka Community Centre…
Council Unanimously Approves Runner-Up for Vacant Seat
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council voted unanimously to approach the runner-up in the 2022 municipal election to fill the vacancy in Ward 1; the area…
Wind Energy Proposal Sparks Discussion
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - A recent proposal by Venfor Inc. to establish wind farms in the township has stirred conversation among councillors and…
A Journey Across Time: Stories that Shape Our Heritage
Written By David Gomez Literature has always been a part of my life. Memories of my grandmother telling me great novels in her own way, but turning them into children’s…
Inspiration and Empowerment at Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference
Written By Olena Riznyk MIDDLESEX COUNTY - On September 14, the Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference was held in London, organized by The Jean Collective. The conference focused on providing diverse…
County Reviews MPAC Property Assessment Update
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - On September 10th, the Middlesex County council convened to discuss an important update on the state of Ontario’s property…
Norbec’s First Ontario Plant Brings Economic Boost to Strathroy
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - On September 18, Norbec opened the doors to its brand-new facility in Strathroy, marking the company’s first venture outside of Quebec. This expansion is…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Area Athletes Inspire With Courage Award
Written By Jeffrey Reed Middlesex County sports fans are fortunate to have scores of local heroes at every level of competition. For one Strathroy-Caradoc youngster, a Jr. B Rockets or…