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Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - On June 16, a sunny Father’s Day afternoon, the Glencoe & District Historical Society held a moving event titled “The Haunts of Peter McArthur,”…
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY - As the Strathroy Hometown Festival gears up for another exciting weekend from June 14-16, 2024, at Alexandra Park, Shari Terwilligar, the Festival Chair and…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - County Council recently green-lighted a comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation of Strathmere Lodge’s roof during their May 28 council…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Council has established an ad hoc committee to oversee the upcoming County Road and Bridge Assumption Study, set to…
SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Bring Dad and Grandpa out on June 16, from 1:30-5:00 p.m., for a trip down our local literary path and get to know Peter McArthur. Who was…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - During the May 22 council meeting, three significant drainage projects were discussed, reflecting the community’s ongoing concerns about effective…
AILSA CRAIG - Mabel was born and raised in McGillivray Township. She married George McEwen in 1942. He was a farmer who later joined the air force. This meant moving…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the June 5 council meeting, a myriad of infrastructure projects and community development initiatives were on the agenda. Reports from engineering firms…
Written By Olena Riznyk STRATHROY - Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) welcomed medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry during Discovery Week 2024 from May 27 to…
MIDDLESEX CENTRE - MCA is proud to share the news that our very own Carol Small, Past Chair and Current Volunteer is the recipient of this year’s Robert Crawford Community…
Written By Jan Sims ARVA - It was a day to reconnect with old friends and teachers as well as celebrate high school days gone by in Arva, as Medway…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - The future of the Coldstream Dam was up for discussion at the June 5th meeting of Middlesex Centre Council. Representatives from the St.…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - During the last council meeting on May 21, discussions were held concerning both the township’s first quarter building activity…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LUCAN - Langford Lumber, a cornerstone of the Lucan community, is gearing up for a grand reopening slated for June 20-22. The…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Council approved, during their meeting on June 3, substantial sidewalk upgrades across the community, highlighting a proactive approach towards improving…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Kids in Middlesex Centre are really getting into the swing of things, plus the slides, climbers, and more thanks to new playgrounds in…
ADELAIDE METCALFE - In a recent open house during the May 6 council meeting, the Township discussed the substantial shifts proposed by the Ontario provincial government concerning local planning regulations,…
Written By David Gomez POPLAR HILL - Despite the challenge of a rainy day, the Poplar Hill community displayed remarkable spirit and unity at an event held on Saturday, May…
Written By Aina DeViet, Middlesex County Warden One of the Warden’s activities that has just resumed in person, is the annual “Local Council Visit.” The purpose for attending all eight…
The eagerly anticipated Strathroy-Caradoc Home, Garden and Leisure Show is making a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus. Saturday, May 25th, at the Gemini Sportsplex, the event promises to showcase…
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – The Township of Lucan Biddulph hosted the 75th annual 2024 Middlesex Municipal Day at the Lucan Biddulph Community Memorial Centre, on May 7. The event was attended…
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre council held a special meeting on May 8th to review a report on its Servicing Master Plan. The Plan sets out…
Written By David GomezLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - Township’s ongoing Queen Street Road Reconstruction Project has entered its second phase, but not without facing financial adjustments and logistical hurdles,…
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – One of the concerns highlighted at the May 7 council meeting was the township’s endeavour to maintain its distinct “small-town feeling” while catering…
Written By Jan Sims KOMOKA - The Komoka Community Market is once again open for business. The popular open-air market opened for the season outside the Komoka Wellness Centre on…
Written By Jan Sims ARVA - Pay parking has arrived at Weldon Park in Arva. Effective May 21st, Middlesex Centre is charging people from outside the municipality to park their…
Written By David GomezLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter ADELAIDE METCALFE - Council has approved the reconstruction of the Winter Drain, following a detailed presentation by Andrew Neely, Drainage Superintendent, during the…
Written By David GomezLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council approved a surface treatment tender during their council meeting on May 8, selecting Miller Paving Limited for the project…
Written By David GomezLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has greenlit the relocation of an Execulink Telecom transmitter to the Melbourne Water Tower to maintain uninterrupted internet service…
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – During the May 1st council meeting, a BWRA annual report was presented. Bluewater Recycling Association (BWRA), located in the Municipality of South Huron,…