Komoka Kings Celebrate New Season and New Look with Win and Loss
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…
Tai Chi Classes Begin in Middlesex Centre
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…
Council Unanimously Approves Runner-Up for Vacant Seat
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…
Wind Energy Proposal Sparks Discussion
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…
A Journey Across Time: Stories that Shape Our Heritage
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…
Inspiration and Empowerment at Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference
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…
County Reviews MPAC Property Assessment Update
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…
Norbec’s First Ontario Plant Brings Economic Boost to Strathroy
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…
Reed’s County Sports Report: Area Athletes Inspire With Courage Award
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…
Travel to Great Lakes Farms
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…
See Ya at The Fair (Part I)
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…
The mighty little flower: Chamomile
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…
Bobby Jackson: Serialized Fiction Part 8 of 9
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…
Pause For Thought: Interesting facts about… Istanbul
Written By John Bradley Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents: Asia and Europe. Istanbul, which used to be known as Constantinople thanks to the…
Ask Alice History: The McLachlan Family of Lobo
Written By Alice Gibb Like many early families in Middlesex County, the McLachlan family, of McLachlan Sugar Bush fame, emigrated to Upper Canada from Scotland, owing to the changing land…
Police Files
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED BY DRUG CHARGESOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - Traffic complaint of possible impaired driver from a good Samaritan, leads to charges. On August 27, 2024, at 8:32 a.m.,…
Middlesex Centre Archives to Host Second Cemetery Bus Tour
Written By The Middlesex Centre Archives The Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) is pleased to offer its second Cemetery Bus Tour. Join MCA’s archivist Krista Taylor, three knowledgeable tour guides and…
Seniors Can Still Have a Good Time
Written By Alan Good Remember when…you could party late, drink hardy and go to work next day? Then things changed—slowly. You can’t seem to do those things. Or maybe you…
Cattle Prices For week of September 11 2024
Fed steers and heifers sold through auction markets this week at 153 head, were down 168 head from theprevious week and 51 head smaller than the same time last year.…
SHEEP PRICES FOR WEEK OF 11 OF SEPTEMBER 2024:
Head $/cwt Lambs 3,459 Under 50 lbs. 131 337.66 50 - 64 lbs. 279 309.14 65 - 79 lbs. 758 313.59 80 - 94 lbs. 1,063 301.83 95 - 109…
PORK PRICES TOTALS FROM WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11 2024:
CME Constructed(US$/cwt DW) $86.23 Exchange Rate(C$/US$) 1.3525 100% Formula Price(C$/ckg DW) $211.06 National Direct Closing(US$/cwt DW) $78.05 USDA Wholesale Pork Price(US$/cwt) $96.46 Quebec Average(C$/ckg DW) $208.27 Quebec Daily Hog Volume102,922…
Southwest Middlesex Council Discusses Arena Bench Project Update
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX - At the September 4 council meeting, council reviewed a staff report regarding the arena corridor bench replacement project. The…
New Horizon Club Bid Euchre Winners
Friday, August 23, 2024: Chris van Strien 24 pts Marg Field 18 pts Paul Giles 12 pts Cecilia Bury High score Ron MacDonald Low score Tuesday, August 27, 2024: Gord…
Wardsville Block Party Celebrates Community and New Playground
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WARDSVILLE – On Saturday, September 7th, despite the chilly weather, residents from Wardsville and surrounding areas of Southwest Middlesex gathered to celebrate…
Speeding Concerns Lead to New Radar Sign Recommendations
Written By Olena Riznyk NORTH MIDDLESEX – The latest report presented at the September 4 council meeting by Jaden Hodgins, Director of Infrastructure and Operations, revealed critical insights into road…
Council Discusses Removal of Horse Paddocks at Fair Grounds Recreation Complex
Written By David Gomez, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter STRATHROY-CARADOC - At the September 3 council meeting, a report was presented recommending the removal of horse paddocks at the Fair Grounds…
Council Reviews Sewage Plant Operations and Development Updates
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – As summer transitions into the school year, council expressed appreciation for the efforts of crossing guards and reminded the community of the new…
Council Hears About Three Oaks Cabin Mental Health Initiative
Written By Olena Riznyk LUCAN BIDDULPH – At the September 3 council meeting, Diane Bergsma shared the story behind Three Oaks Cabin, a remarkable initiative born from personal tragedy and…
Ward 1 Councillor Debbie Heffernan Resigns from Middlesex Centre Council
Written By Jan Sims MIDDLESEX CENTRE - Middlesex Centre Ward 1 Councillor Debbie Heffernan has resigned from Council, citing personal reasons. “It was time,” said Heffernan when contacted by the…
Future Development Plans Unveiled at Delaware Open House
Written By Jan Sims DELAWARE - Residents of Middlesex Centre got a closer look into the future of development in the area at an Open House in Delaware.The event was…