Elevate Baths Sets New Standards in Strathroy
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…
Ilderton Skating Club Launches Adult Skating Classes for All Levels
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…
Seniors Mindset Does Not Need to be Set
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…
Latest Junior C Scores
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…
SMGH Foundation Board of Directors Appoint Interim CEO
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…
Archive Alley: Those Indomitable War Brides
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…
Kimchi: Korea’s Secret to Longevity and Health
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…
Borys Nadiya: Serialized Fiction Part 3 of 8
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…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about…The Harpsichord
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…
Ask Alice: Lucrative Cash Crop Comes to Caradoc
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…
Police Files: Nov 13, 2024 Issue
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),…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Local Golf Season, Golf Survey Come To Close
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…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF Nov 5, 2024
Head $/cwt Lambs 4,519 Under 50 lbs. 99 399.72 50 - 64 lbs. 352 401.81 65 - 79 lbs. 612 362.99 80 - 94 lbs. 1,290 317.54 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF Nov 8 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $90.21 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3892 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $226.88 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $82.06 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $101.59 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $231.91 Quebec Daily Hog Volume133,735…
Cattle Prices For week of October 24 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 256 head, were up 32 head from the previous week but 222 head smaller than the same time last…
Enbridge Boosts Adelaide Metcalfe Firefighter Training
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KERWOOD - In a significant boost to local fire safety, Enbridge Gas has committed $5,000 to the Adelaide Metcalfe Fire Department, enhancing…
Council Selects Bid to Address Krista Lane Drainage Issues
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…
Wardsville’s Witch Walk Raises Funds and Collects Donations
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…
Enbridge Gas Invests in SafetyTraining for Firefighters
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – On November 6 in Parkhill, Enbridge Gas Inc. announced its support for the North Middlesex Fire Department, aiding the purchase of essential training…
Local Entrepreneurs Boost Online Presence at Social Media Workshop
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – On November 7th, the North Middlesex Business Association hosted its second Social Media Workshop, drawing business owners from across the area to enhance…
Council Rejects Motion to Limit FlagDisplays on Municipal Property
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - During the November 4 council meeting, Council deliberated on a proposal to limit the types of flags displayed on municipal…
Museum Plans Virtual Reality Exhibit to Boost Visitor Engagement
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN – During the November 5 council meeting, Thomas Levesque, Museum Manager and Curator, presented the annual report from the Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum…
Council Tackles Major OPP Cost Surge
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex OPP Detachment Commander Ross Stuart appeared before Middlesex Centre council November 6th to address concerns about a big jump in municipal policing…
Ilderton Residents Showcase Creativity in Halloween Decorating Contest
Written By Jan Sims ILDERTON - The spooky season has come and gone, but the bragging rights live on for the winners of the Halloween decorating contest sponsored by the…
A Message from Your Mayor
Written By Aina DeViet, Mayor of Middlesex Centre At the Middlesex Centre (MXC) Mayor’s Breakfast on November 5, I provided an overview of our municipal projects and accomplishments for 2024.…
A Message from Your Mayor
Written By Sue Clarke, Mayor of Adelaide Metcalfe Harvest season in Adelaide Metcalfe (AM) is well underway and we couldn’t ask for better weather.Our township Public Works Department successfully completed…
Honouring Heroes, Bridging Divisions
Written By David Gomez These recent weeks have been challenging for our continent and the world. Surprising election outcomes in our southern neighbouring country, ongoing wars in Europe and the…
Local Resident Launches Pop Tab Collection for MRI Accessories
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter MIDDLESEX COUNTY - A community-led initiative is underway across Middlesex County, aiming to collect tabs from pop and beer cans to raise…
Remembrance Day Banners Celebrate Local Heroes in Middlesex Centre
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Remembrance Day is traditionally marked in Middlesex Centre with ceremonies in Ilderton, Poplar Hill, and Delaware.Since 2019, the Ilderton Lions Club has been…
The Poppy Project Drapes City Hall in a Cascade of Remembrance
Written By David Gomez STRATHROY-CARADOC - On November 2, Strathroy-Caradoc commemorated a significant community milestone with the unveiling of the Poppy Project. Ceremonies took place at 11 a.m. in Strathroy…