Salesman Too Proud to Ask for Help
Written By Alice Gibb The following is one of those quirky stories that researchers happen upon when browsing through old newspapers. It relates the odd tale of William Ellwood, 68,…
Police Files: May 28 2025
INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CHARGESSOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Investigation results in charges for individual from Southwest Middlesex. On May 11, 2025, at 4:01 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Local Sports Awards Much More Than Just Hardware
Written By Jeffrey Reed Since 2011, LondonOntarioGolf.com (est. 2004) and parent publication LondonOntarioSports.com (est. 2015) have presented 155 awards to Southwestern Ontario athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers. In addition, the…
Community Comes Together for Period Pad Project in Komoka
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KOMOKA - A casual conversation at the Komoka Library’s “Koffee House” has grown into a grassroots initiative to provide accessible menstrual care…
Council Approves Road Resurfacing Deal and Drainage Upgrade
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – At its May 21 meeting, Council approved two infrastructure-related initiatives aimed at improving local road conditions and drainage systems.…
Parkhill Residents Voice Concerns Over Main Street Redevelopment
Written By Olena Riznyk Correction and Apology – Article on Page 9 of May 28 EditionIn our article titled “Parkhill Residents Voice Concerns Over Main Street Redevelopment,”published on page 9…
Council Votes to Consolidate Fire Governance for Improved Coordination
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – In a significant move toward modernizing local emergency services, council voted at its May 20 meeting to begin the process of dissolving both…
Mayor Highlights Growth, Roads, and Renovations
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Kudos, comments, and concerns were the order of business as Middlesex Centre mayor Aina DeViet oversaw the semi-annual Town Hall Meeting.The May 20th…
Old Ilderton Bank Building Gets New Life as Health Clinic
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Council has approved plans to sell the former CIBC building in downtown Ilderton. It will be sold to the company that operates Elite Performance…
Township Opens Council Seat to Public Applications After Resignation
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE – Council has officially declared a vacant seat following the resignation of Councillor Arend Noordhof and agreed to fill the…
Letters to the Editor
Statement from the Residents of Pratt Siding – May 21 Southwest Middlesex Council MeetingOn the evening of May 21, 2025, residents of the Hamlet of Pratt Siding gathered at the…
Being Principled Is Not Being “Leftist”
Written By David Gomez A few weeks ago, I received an email from a reader accusing me of being “too leftist” in my opinion pieces. While it didn’t offend me,…
Rooted in Local: Van Osch Farm Store Celebrates Grand Opening
Written By Olena Riznyk AILSA CRAIG - Sunshine, live music, and the smell of sizzling burgers welcomed guests to the grand opening of Van Osch Farm Store on Saturday, May…
Local Contribution Helps Keep Student Support Program Alive
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - An act of generosity from a long-time member of the Ilderton Lions Club will help to ensure the continuation of a scholarship to a…
Strathroy Inaugurates Revitalized Baseball Diamond
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY – Despite a chilly afternoon that felt more like late autumn than spring, spirits were high on Saturday, May 24, as the community gathered at…
Lima Chronicles (Part I): Beneath the Cathedral Vaults, Among Memories and Miracles
Written By David Gomez TRAVEL - As you may already know, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV holds dual nationality. His Holiness was born in Chicago in 1955, but he…
The Race for the Schmalz Cup
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) playoffs ended their final round last weekend as two teams vied for the Schmalz Cup.The Town of Essex, near…
New Era Begins for Komoka Kings with Coaching Change
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - There’s a new coach at the helm of the Komoka Kings hockey team. Johnny Warren takes over as head coach from Rumun Ndur.“We’re thrilled…
A Taste of Where your Food Comes From
(NC) We eat food every day, but many of us don’t give a second thought to where it comes from. Canadian farmers are actively working to produce sustainable food for…
3 Things Farmers Can Do to Fight Financial Stress
(NC) Farming can be an extremely rewarding career, giving you a hands-on opportunity to provide food for your family and people across the country or even around the world. But…
Ilderton Soccer Prepares for Another Thriving Season
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON – They are getting ready to kick off the outdoor soccer season in Ilderton. “Some of our competitive teams will be training as soon as…
Lucan-Biddulph Mayor Shares Lessons on Women’s Leadership from Cambodia Visit
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN-BIDDULPH - Mayor Cathy Burghardt-Jesson recently shared her experiences in Cambodia during a public presentation at the Lucan Library on April 23. Her talk, titled “Memories…
Seniors It’s your Choice, Worry or Have Faith
Written By Alan Good I made it! I’m out! The surgery to remove a cancerous kidney was a success and I am healing nicely at home. My hospital stay, according…
Home Children, Fanny and Elsie Cullimore
Written By Sid Prior, Middlesex Centre Archives Home Children was a child migration scheme founded by Annie McPherson in 1869. Over 100, 000 children were shipped from Britain to Australia,…
The Science of Celery Juice: Sipping on Health
Written By Miranda Regalado When we talk about food, healthy food anyway, it is astonishing the amount of bioactive compounds that have shown the ability to help us deal with,…
Reboot My Life: Serialized Fiction Part 7 of 8
Written By Brad Harness The crickets chirped loudly that evening as the sun set just past 9pm.Jordan combed his hair, creating a part in the centre. It was quite different…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about… Your Digestive System
Written By John Bradley Contrary to popular belief, the stomach isn’t the main source of food digestion. While mechanical digestion occurs in the stomach, most of the work is done…
Ask Alice: Lucan Robberies Only Tip Of The Iceberg
Written By Alice Gibb One November 5, 1926, William Martin went into work early. At 5 a.m., he entered the offices of Lucan Milling Company, a firm he co-owned with…
Police Reports May 14, 2025
OPP RECOVER UTILITY TRAILER AND LAWN MOWERS IN ADELAIDE METCALFEADELAIDE METCALFE - Middlesex County OPP members have recovered a utility trailer and two riding lawnmowers in Adelaide Metcalfe. On April…