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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Written By Alan Good TRAVEL - A visit to Great Lakes Farms, a family-owned fruit farm in Elgin County near the shores of Lake Erie in Port Stanley, presents those…
Written By Carol Small, Middlesex Centre Archives In late August or early September, the rural community members research diligently the latest local fair prize book. For ardent fair exhibitors, the…
Written By Miranda Regalado One of the natural remedies that has been unquestionably part of many households for ages, it is Chamomile. This name it is used to label several…
Written By Brad Harness I was standing there watching as the police cruiser drove off. Francine was standing next to me, quite close, in fact. She was visibly upset, dabbing…