LOCAL HEADLINES

On Dec. 18, 2024, the town’s downtown service location review advisory committee met for the first time since March 2023

Mark King partnered with the Town of St. Marys to welcome locals to the King Family Christmas House.

Quadro Communications and Gosfield North Communications out of Essex County will official amalgamate into one organization in 2026.

After receiving a more than $487,000 bill for road maintenance from Perth County earlier this fall, St. Marys council voted not to pay.

“The St. Marys Public Library board is delighted to welcome patrons from Perth South back to our wonderful library,” said Cole Atlin

There is a new tenant moving into 194 Queen St. W. Ultimate Foot Care by Eileen Stacey will be opening its doors on Monday, Dec. 16.

After eight years serving as the founding curator of St. Marys Station Gallery, Cameron Porteous is preparing to step down.

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.