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The St. Marys Fire Fighters Association held an open house at its station on Oct. 11 for Fire Prevention Week. The event featured demonstrations, displays of fire trucks and fire safety education.

Residents of St. Marys and visitors to downtown could see new banners with brand-new designs adorning downtown streetlights next year.

In one week, the St. Marys Lincolns reinserted themselves in the conversation for best in the Western Conference by quelling one of the west’s hottest teams, dismantling the top-ranked squad and walking into a difficult arena and eating the home side’s penalty kill alive.

What began as a dream at a yoga studio turned into a full-time passion for Megan Annett. Her new daycare offers five children room to run, learn and explore the countryside.

What do a local cemetery, a centenarian born in the 1700s and the Titanic have in common? They all have ties to St. Marys, and people can uncover these fascinating stories on a cemetery walking tour this month.

Perth South council recently got its first look at the preliminary design drawings for planned renovations inside the township municipal office building set to begin later this year.

The U15 A Boys St. Marys Rock won the gold medal at the South Simcoe Classic tournament Oct. 3-5.

BGC London, formerly the Boys and Girls Club, is a community organization that provides “fun with a purpose,” offering hope, inspiration and opportunities to help our youth reach their full potential.

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.

The St. Marys Lions Club is a familiar presence in the town but volunteers like Dawn Reynen are warning the club’s future depends on bringing in new members to carry forward its community projects.

Community members are invited to browse, buy and support the St. Marys Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at The Stitch Market, where all items are by donation and proceeds will help fund hospital equipment and international projects.

As of Oct. 16, more St. Marys residents will be able to purchase fresh, local and affordable food from the twice-monthly Nourish Equal Access Market than ever before thanks to the launch of a new transportation pilot in partnership with St. Marys and Area Mobility Service.

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.

With plenty to gain from a revitalized 14 Church St. N for library patrons and staff, the St. Marys library board has committed to supporting a community capital campaign that could help raise the $4 million needed to transform the former Mercury Theatre building into a multi-generational community hub.

Residents who were grocery shopping on a beautiful, sunny Saturday were also giving back to the community.

The Multicultural Association of Perth Huron (MAPH) recently announced it has begun collecting sleeping bags, blankets and financial donations to help keep unhoused residents of Stratford and St. Marys warm over the winter in lieu of a permanent homeless shelter.

The pages of Dan Needles’ Finding Larkspur come to life in St. Marys this month as The Satin Ribbon Showcase invites the community to show off their artisan skills, culminating in a library exhibit ahead of an author talk on Oct. 25.

The St. Marys Lincolns have showed they can play some elite hockey, on par with any team in the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL).

Strong scores by four senior boys helped the DCVI golf team secure the Huron-Perth championship.

The St. Marys Cement U18 A Boys St. Marys Rock triumphed at the Rock Preseason Showdown Sept. 26-28.