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Written By Olena Riznyk PARKHILL – From Friday, November 22 to Sunday, November 24, Grace Bible Chapel in Parkhill hosted a unique and heartwarming event that drew over 300 visitors.…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved an interim measure to ensure continuity in animal control services while preparations for a new contract…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council is progressing toward the renewal of its drinking water works permit and drinking water licence, which are set…
Written By Brian Ropp, Mayor of North Middlesex As we near the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the year we have shared as…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - The municipality is poised to significantly improve its road infrastructure over the next decade, following the recent presentation of a…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – Daryl Abbs, Managing Partner of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., presented the results of the water and wastewater rate study during the November…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – The November 19 council meeting began with the mayor highlighting the success of the local Remembrance Day events, offering congratulations to the Lucan…
Written By Jan Sims SPORTS - The Komoka Kings won their match against the KW Siskins in dramatic fashion November 16th, winning the game 3-2 in overtime.It looked like the…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Water rates are going up for residents of Middlesex Centre. At its November 20th meeting, Middlesex Centre council approved proposed rate hikes of…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - At the November 18 council meeting, the township reviewed and approved funding recommendations for the 2025 Council Grant Program.…
Written By David Gomez Representatives and government leaders from 21 countries met in my hometown, Lima, from November 14 to 16. The important APEC economic forum took place during those…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter AILSA CRAIG - A prolonged dispute at Craigwood Youth Services in Ailsa Craig has escalated, with workers and union representatives highlighting deep…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with Santa Claus parades taking place throughout the region in the coming weeks.The Poplar Hill…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Trevor Redmond is a man on a mission: to encourage Canadians to become more physically active. And he’s making his point by running…
Written By Heather Horning, Adelaide Metcalfe Resident Currently, there’s a good news / bad news situation in the Municipality of Adelaide Metcalfe.The bad news is that the Ontario Land Tribunal…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - This trip isn’t far, but as the Friendly Giant implored, you’ll need to, “Look up! Look way up”. Look up, or at least at,…
Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Howard van der Hooft 18 pts Shirley Gilliland 12 pts Chris Van Strein High Score Ron McDonald Low score Friday, October 25, 2024: Carol Toetenel 18…
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Encountering a business that brings fresh ideas and luxurious options to home renovations is delightful. Elevate Baths, located at 80 Frank Street, has been…
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - Whether they’re new to skating, brushing up on their skills, or trying a different skill, adults are learning to skate through a program run…
Written By Alan Good Mindset. It could be a term given to seniors. “He’s set in his ways; you can’t change him!” “She’s made her mind up and it’s set…
Written By Alan Good SPORTS - North Middlesex Stars has moved up to third place in the West Yeck Division and played only one game last weekend. That match was…
Written By the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation STRATHROY - As announced in August, Susan McLean, CEO of Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation (SMGHF), is retiring after 35 years of…
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives Following Remembrance Day, our thoughts are with our veterans who have served in many conflicts over the centuries. The 20th Century saw two…
Written By Miranda Regalado It is no secret that the world has been taken over by the K-pop lifestyle. The Korean influence on music, beauty, and fashion is undeniable, but…
Written By Brad Harness That first night in Ukraine was a peaceful one, but at sunrise, Borys awoke to a wailing of air raid sirens. The hotel staff were in…
Written By John Bradley It began with the psaltery, a wooden instrument with strings stretched across its length. However, musicians could only pluck one string at a time to produce…
Written By Alice Gibb In 1939, farmers in Caradoc Township and area welcomed news of a lucrative new cash crop. That moneymaking crop was tobacco. In the late 1930s, about…
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE LEADS TO ARRESTSMIDDLESEX CENTRE- Suspicious vehicle leads to charges for two individuals. On October 22, 2024, at 7:57 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP),…
Written By Jeffrey Reed As the 2024 golf season comes to an end in Southwestern Ontario, so, too, does the area’s most comprehensive golf survey: the 2024 London & Area…
Head $/cwt Lambs 4,519 Under 50 lbs. 99 399.72 50 - 64 lbs. 352 401.81 65 - 79 lbs. 612 362.99 80 - 94 lbs. 1,290 317.54 95 - 109…