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Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council has approved a lighting upgrade at the Glencoe baseball diamond and initiated a consultation process regarding proposed streetlights…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - During its June 4 meeting, Council unanimously approved a motion to submit a grant application to the province under…
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.…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX & NEWBURY – Southwest Middlesex has renewed its fire protection services agreement with the Village of Newbury, approving a two-year…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved a new agreement with the Glencoe Agricultural Society to formally designate the Glencoe Agricultural Hall as…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – Council Approves Pool Upgrades and Continues Fire Department’s Participation in County Mutual Aid Program.At the April 9 meeting of…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The Municipality has approved four applications under the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) 2025, aimed at supporting local businesses through…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE — Council has approved a petition under Section 4 of the Drainage Act to explore the construction of a new municipal…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The Municipality is moving forward with an application for funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to support upgrades…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE – On February 22, despite the chill and heavy snowfall, the Glencoe Agricultural Hall was buzzing with warmth and excitement as…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has decided to pursue a one-year contract with the Southwest Middlesex Animal Shelter following challenges in securing a…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The township has decided what step to take to fill the vacant Ward 3 council seat, following the resignation…
Written By Stephen R. Campbell GLENCOE - The Glencoe Farm Toy Show has moved to a new date Saturday, February 22 2025 from 10am-3pm.The regular host Dave McEachren of (The…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX – The Municipality has formally declared one of the Ward 3 council seats vacant following the resignation of councillor Amy…
Written By Olena Riznyk MELBOURNE - On February 2, the town of Melbourne gathered once again for its beloved Groundhog Day event, which has become a cherished tradition over the…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario has proposed establishing a summer day camp in Glencoe, aimed at providing safe and enriching…
Written By David Gomez GLENCOE - Ever find yourself craving a coffee that’s a bit out of the ordinary? If you are in Southwest Middlesex or just passing through, The…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - A troubling act of vandalism in Glencoe has sparked serious concern from both the community and local authorities. Last week,…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ARVA - In the village of Arva, a new business has taken root, bringing a modern touch to a Victorian building. The…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — Council has moved forward with a request to extend the review timeline for its longstanding agreement with the Glencoe…
WARDSVILLE - On December 18, local historian, Ken Willis, gratefully accepted a check from Nancy Mott, secretary of the Your Wardsville Community Association, from a portion of the proceeds from…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX — Council has approved the removal of a heritage elm tree along Longwoods Road, between McArthur Road and Thames Road,…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council has approved a new water and wastewater rate structure as part of its plan to secure long-term financial…
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 David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Council approved a bid for the reconstruction of a section of the Krista Lane Drain, aiming to resolve longstanding…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE - On October 26, the streets of Wardsville came alive with a vibrant mix of tradition, generosity, and community spirit, as…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - The rehabilitation of Simpson Park is set to be completed by the end of 2024, following the recent reallocation…
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GLENCOE - Six kittens were left trapped inside a taped-up box without food or air at the Strathroy Walmart parking lot on…
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…