LOCAL HEADLINES

St. Marys council has formally declared intimate partner violence an epidemic in the community following a presentation from Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services.

A medallion tucked away for decades has finally come to light, revealing a forgotten chapter of the St. Marys Lions Club.

The St. Marys Lions Club is calling for new members as it continues supporting local programs and events.

Riverwalk Commons is inviting knitters of all levels to come down and work on new projects.

The Social Thirty-One U11 A Boys St. Marys Rock added another prize to their trophy case by winning gold at the Rock Cup tournament in St. Marys Feb. 6-8.

The St. Marys Firefighters U13 A Boys St. Marys Rock earned the top prize at the Rock Cup tournament in St. Marys Feb. 6-8.

The Finnbilt Construction U9 MD Boys St. Marys Rock found new levels of consistency and confidence in capturing the silver medal at the Rock Cup tournament in St. Marys Feb. 6-8. According to head coach Brett Graham, the team had very few lacklustre moments throughout the tournament.

The St. Marys Lincolns got back in the win column with a pair of victories to end a three-game losing streak.

Brian Trapp, the Thorndale and Area Horticultural Society’s February meeting speaker, provided members with an illuminating and inspiring presentation, “Gardening with Dahlias and Roses,” on a cold winter evening.

St. Marys is opening the door to new housing ideas through a video series that shares the real stories behind local development projects.

The Synterra FUN3 St. Marys Snipers captured the silver medal at the Kitchener Golden Ring Tournament Jan. 30 to Feb. 1

The Hubbard’s Pharmacy-Frayne’s Custom Cabinets U12 B St. Marys Snipers brought home the silver medal from the Kitchener Golden Ring Tournament Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

The Open A 18+ St. Marys Snipers picked up the silver medals at the Kitchener Golden Ring Tournament Jan. 30 to Feb 1.

One of the most active Optimist Clubs in southern Ontario continues to be the Downie Optimist Club, based in St. Pauls between Stratford and St. Marys.

Perth County staff has awarded a contract to replace a leaking roof section at the recently renovated Perth County courthouse in Stratford.

Though there was certainly plenty of chili to eat, organizers of the second annual Legion Chili Cookoff over the weekend said turnout for the event was better than expected, leading to chili shortages as the day went on.

The A.N.A.F.-St. Marys Rotary Club U14 A St. Marys Snipers claimed the silver medals at the Kitchener Golden Ring Tournament Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

The warts and inconsistencies that had been popping up in the last few weeks finally bit the St. Marys Lincolns, who dropped back-to-back games against the LaSalle Vipers on Feb. 6 and the Stratford Warriors on Feb. 8.

The St. Marys Kinsmen-Cascades U14 R St. Marys Snipers captured the silver medal at the Kitchener Golden Ring Tournament Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

When St. Marys and area residents gather at Little Falls Public School on Feb. 17 to learn more about intimate partner violence, they’ll hear from someone whose life was nearly taken in that very parking lot.