LOCAL HEADLINES

After community members voiced concern over the return of an Indigenous-themed logo on one of their 50th anniversary jerseys, the Stratford Warriors will retire the design, according to an email obtained by the Times.

Wilmot Township is preparing a new official plan and the public has an opportunity to get educated and provide input.

Though Wilmot Fire Chief Rod Leeson spoke about the urgent need to replace the Wilmot Fire Department’s 75-foot aerial ladder truck, township councillors have opted not to proceed with the sudden opportunity to purchase a 100-foot ladder truck at a reduced price.

The Township of Wilmot is accepting applications for participation in a community steering committee that will guide the next phase of the controversial Prime Ministers Path project.

It might be difficult to draw a similarity between one of the toughest hockey players to ever lace up in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the building of a long-term care home, but for Dr. Steven Harrison, it makes perfect sense.

With the deck from the former Kinsmen bridge over Participark gone, crews have been concentrating on repairs to the masonry piers that will support the new bridge.

Glendale High School just passed a huge milestone in regard to the funds it has raised for the Terry Fox Run. The funds from this year’s students brought the school’s total raised over the $100,000 threshold.

With rental prices continuing to skyrocket, Paige Noel, a 20-year-old St. Marys native, was doubtful she would be able to stay in or near the town in which she grew up.

Staff at Towne and Country Cheese Shoppe enjoyed a busy and successful Sample Fest on Oct. 4. Kicking off its fifth business anniversary, Towne and Country Cheese Shoppe at 117 Queen St. E held a Sample Fest for its customers. Anyone coming in had a chance to try a variety of cheeses, dips and hot meals such as macaroni and cheese, shepherd’s pie, pepperoni pizza and beef pot pie.

The DeClark family of Thorndale is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Gavin DeClark, a 17-year-old whose life was tragically cut short in a collision on Medway Road Sept. 29.

Students at Paris Central School laced up for Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope with record-breaking results this year, raising more than $7,000 for cancer research. Principal Adam Walker said the school community set a goal of $6,400 but quickly surpassed it, ultimately collecting $7,278. With just 256 students enrolled, Walker said the achievement speaks volumes about the determination and generosity of the small school.

Exciting things are happening at the Towne and Country Cheese Shoppe.

Patsy-Anne Day, Indigenous educator, storyteller and member of the Oneida Nation and Turtle Clan, led a Sunrise Ceremony, giving thanks and offerings to the Creator and Mother Earth on Sept. 30 during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Falstaff Family Centre.

Speed cameras may be coming to Stratford – though recent provincial posturing suggests the project will end before it even starts.

Known lovingly as Des to those around her, Destiny Topor recently graduated from St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary in Clinton.

Goderich residents can trade their forks for paintbrushes when Boston Pizza hosts a pour painting night led by local artist and retired teacher Sandy Thomas.

“Through the ongoing forensic investigation of Oxford County’s cyber incident, we have determined there is reason to believe that the personal information of our current and former employees may have been compromised as a result of this incident.”

Premier Doug Ford recently made it obvious he wants to eliminate every speed camera across the province, but two area heads of council aren’t so sure about the move.

New Hamburg author Nancy Silcox has long been fascinated by people and their relationships with their pets.

East Zorra-Tavistock (EZT) has many farms to be proud of, but few are as well known as Orchard Park Farms, where the Bickle family has been producing quality apples for more than 150 years.