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St. Marys and area residents have once again helped residents in need by donating feminine hygiene products.

A group of ambitious high school friends have started their own snow-removal business offering fair pricing,guaranteed customer satisfaction

Community members spent the last Saturday of November writing letters calling for justice around the world.

Heather Ruthig’s hand painted bowl entitled Sentinel. By Jim Giles Ceramics, from the Greek keramos, meaning “of or for pottery”, is one...

Murray Mitchell, one of the most well-known residents of St. Marys, was the worthy recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers at a recent ceremony at River Valley Golf Course.

As federal Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre continues to speak out against the Liberal government’s Housing Accerlator Fund – a program he has vowed to scrap if elected Prime Minister – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater is clapping back against claims of hypocrisy related to his supposed support of the program.

At the Thames Centre council meeting Nov. 18, Thorndale Lions member Norm Jary gave a presentation on behalf of the club about a proposal to expand the Thorndale Lions Community Centre.

The Ukrainian folk Christmas carol, "Shchedryk," has captivated the hearts of people around the world for over a century. This song, deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions, has gained international popularity due to its melodiousness, emotional depth and unique sound.

The Veterinary Purchasing U15 C Girls St. Marys Rock showed continued growth on Nov. 23 when they earned a 1-0 shutout over the South Huron Sabres.

A postcard showing the St. Marys Post Office, constructed in 1908. When the new post office opened in 1957, this building was bought by Sergio Boscarato and opened as a restaurant, Sir Joe's. It is currently Gilly's Pubhouse.

The United Way Perth-Huron has been a longstanding partner with the Ontario Living Wage Network because they believe that solving poverty comes down to making sure people have enough money.

Five Stonetown Karate Centre (SKC) students combined to win 15 medals, 11 of which were golds, at the Orangeville Open Martial Arts Championship at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ont. Nov. 16.

The Thorndale 9 & Dine are a golfing group who mostly live in Thorndale and play on Friday evenings throughout the summer at River Valley Golf Course.

On Friday, Dec. 13, Harmony of Friends will perform in a cinematic Christmas concert with all proceeds going directly to the St. Marys Library Pantry.

The St. Marys Lincolns find themselves in the midst of their rockiest patch of the season so far after losing two straight games.

With a vote of confidence from her fellow board members and the strength of her faith behind her, Mary Helen Van Loon has agreed to serve her fifth consecutive term as chair of the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board’s (HPCDSB) board of trustees.

It’s hard to believe just one year has gone by since the team at Naina’s Indian Kitchen Bar & Grill first opened its doors.

The St. Marys Lincolns just got a lot harder to play against. General manager Pat Powers finalized a pair of transactions on Nov. 22 and 23 that saw the OHL’s London Knights return forward Cohen Bidgood to the Lincolns. St. Marys then added hulking forward Tyler Oletic from the OJHL’s Haliburton County Huskies.

At the Nov. 18 Thames Centre council meeting, special medals were awarded to firefighters recipients who already have the medal for 20 years of service.

It may not have been easy, but the St. Marys Fire Department U14 A Boys St. Marys Rock were content to earn a gritty 3-1 win over the visiting Norfolk Knights Nov. 20.