LOCAL HEADLINES

The St. Marys DCVI Senior Girls Soccer team picked up three wins in four games, including victories in both of their games on May 5 along with another win on May 11.

The St. Marys DCVI Senior Boys Soccer team defeated St. Anne’s on May 5, riding a major uptick in their ball control to a 3-0 shutout victory.

The St. Marys DCVI Junior Boys Soccer team picked up a 3-0 victory in their first game of the regular season May 7 against Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS).

After more than a year of planning, debate and public input, cleanup work at the West Quarry in St. Marys is set to begin Monday as the town moves forward with its plan to rehabilitate the former industrial site.

After a delay due to safety concerns, the Thames River Cleanup was able to take place on Saturday, April 25.

The Piecemakers Quilt Show drew large crowds to the Pyramid Recreation Centre this past weekend, celebrating the artistry, dedication, and community spirit behind the timeless craft of quilting.

Some very creative minds received recognition when their skills got put to the test with some hands-on building by Skills Ontario that included Junk Drawer Races and Skills competition.

As local demand continues to rise, the St. Marys Public Library is calling on the community to help keep its pantry program stocked and ready to support residents in need.

The beautiful Riverwalk Commons is getting busier as owner Melissa Barton, who purchased the building in 2020, has transformed it into a warm, welcoming space for events, drop-ins and pop-ups with one of these pop-ups taking place on May 8 and May 9.

On April 21, well into the third period of Game Seven, the St. Marys Lincolns were down 2-0, with little going their way.

The St. Marys Ford U9 LL Boys Blue St. Marys Rock earned the silver medal at the Lambton-Middlesex Local League (LMLL) U9 Year-End Invitational Tournament April 10-12.

On Sunday, April 18 a call came in at 10:18 a.m. for a structure fire at 114 Harrison Street, Thorndale.

St. Marys Community Players’ (SMCP) take on Norm Foster’s Hilda’s Yard has earned five Western Ontario Drama League (WODL) nominations.

The St. Marys Public Library is looking for bands and solo musicians to perform at an event celebrating and embracing inclusion.

The Rotary Club of St. Marys marked a major milestone April 16, hosting its 100th Rural Urban Night at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, an event that brought together residents from across St. Marys and the surrounding Perth County to celebrate agriculture, community connections and a century of change.

A new business in St. Marys is bringing more than just ice cream and treats to the community – it’s delivering a sense of fun, creativity and heartfelt purpose.

After more than two years without GO Train service, Stratford will once again be connected directly to Toronto by rail beginning July 6, this time with what provincial and local officials say will be a permanent, year-round expansion of service.

The Rotary Club of St. Marys will host the sixth annual Brews and Food Fest on Sunday, June 21, bringing craft beverages, gourmet food and live music back to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Volunteers play a vital role in sustaining the programs, services and community spirit that define St. Marys, Perth South and communities across Perth County.

A member of the Kinette Club of St. Marys was honoured with the prestigious life membership at a special ceremony April 19, right at the start of National Volunteer Week.