LOCAL HEADLINES

As they gear up for a new racing season, Jennifer and Zach Hatch are grateful for the support they have received from local sponsors, without which they could never afford to pursue their racing passions.

Heading into Game 3 of the Western Conference Final on April 22, played after the Independent’s press time, the St. Marys Lincolns and Chatham Maroons each scored a victory in the best-of-seven conference championship series with the newly renamed Joe Thornton Trophy at stake.

With the federal election in the homestretch now, the local race here in Perth-Wellington is heating up.

The “best unkept secret in St. Marys” was finally revealed last week when Pam Ryan announced via social media that she and her husband, Dan Ryan, are back in the franchise business.

The Government of Ontario is continuing to bolster the unilateral decision-making powers of mayors across the province with a proposal to expand strong mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, including St. Marys.

On Saturday, April 12, 78 volunteers showed up to help with the 26th annual Thames River Cleanup in St. Marys.

St. Marys will be represented at the Skills Ontario provincial competition for secondary students this May.

By Galen Simmons, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local public-health officials are continuing to do everything they can to curb the...

Heading into Game 4 on April 9, the St. Marys Lincolns were one win away from their third consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance.

St. Marys Community Players’ spring production will bring heartfelt laughter and family connections to the stage at Town Hall Theatre.

On April 2, Stratford police were made aware of a possible fraudulent paving crew operating in the St. Marys and Perth County area.

Members of the Stonetown Karate Centre (SKC) earned impressive results at the STK Master of the Ring tournament in St. Marys on March 22.

The community came together in a big way this past Saturday, March 29 as Stonetown Cheese hosted an open house, raising funds for the SMHF.

The pool, which closed on Nov. 11, 2024, has undergone a full condition assessment revealing widespread corrosion.

The nomination period for the 2025 Sports Wall of Fame, located at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, will be open for 1 month beginning April 1

For the fifth consecutive post-season, the St. Marys Lincolns have won their first-round series, eliminating the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins.

Canada’s Celtic-rock warriors, Mudmen, are making their return to St. Marys town hall for another high-energy performance.

The quarterfinal began on March 14 with a barn-burning first game in which the Lincolns withstood a surge by the Siskins in a 4-3 win.

Good things were taking place at 158 Queen St. on Monday with the opening of O’Gradys Clothing and Accessories at their new location.

Rev. Gwen Ament and her tireless community efforts were in the spotlight March 11 as she received a King Charles III Coronation Medal.