LOCAL HEADLINES

Concerns about personal liability exposure for volunteer board members and volunteers at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre have prompted Perth South and South Huron councils to begin examining significant changes to how the jointly owned facility is governed and operated.

The St. Marys Public Library and London-based death doula/registered nurse Jayne Dill will collaborate to bring new awareness to grief education.

Perth County council has formally adopted its 2026 operating and capital budget, approving a financial plan that maintains core service levels while directing new investment toward infrastructure, facilities and long-term sustainability.

From Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd tributes to emerging Ontario talent, this year’s Summerfest promises to deliver the biggest and most diverse lineup yet.

The St. Marys Fire Department will receive $20,900 this year through an Ontario Fire Protection Grant, which the department has allocated for the purchase of additional protective gear and equipment.

Though the number of building permits issued by the Town of St. Marys dropped in 2025 compared to previous years, the town approved the construction of more residential dwelling units than it has since 2021.

Tim Hortons’ nationwide annual Special Olympics fundraising campaign wrapped up on Sunday, Feb. 1, with our local St. Marys location raising $516 thanks to the sale of 258 donuts.

Maggie Whitcroft is combining over a decade of experience in energy healing and business support to help local entrepreneurs grow their online presence with confidence and clarity.

Looking for a challenge to tackle before starting law school, St. Marys native Kevin Oliver made the decision to undertake the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail that stretches between Georgia and Maine passing through 14 states in the U.S.

The Salvation Army in Stratford recently celebrated local volunteers at its volunteer appreciation luncheon, where kettle volunteers gathered to share lunch, stories and learn about the impact of the 2025 Christmas kettle campaign.

The Winter Paws Holiday Market aimed to meet the growing demand for pet food and supplies over the weekend.

A local telecommunications provider is turning the month of February into a powerful show of community support, pledging to match donations to Rotary Hospice of Stratford Perth dollar for dollar up to $25,000.

The hard work and talent of both children and adults who have participated in St. Marys Station Gallery’s art education program over the last year is now on display as part of a new exhibit.

St. Marys Station Gallery curator/director Duncan MacDonald is encouraging residents to register sooner rather than later before spots fill up for the gallery’s March Break programming.

The St. Marys Fire Department has once again broken a record for the number of emergency calls for service they responded to in a year.

The St. Marys Landscaping U11 B Girls St. Marys Rock captured the gold medal at the 46th annual Sweetheart Tournament in Orangeville Jan. 23-25.

After a stretch of three games in four days, there is a new greatest modern era St. Marys Lincoln, with Chase MacQueen-Spence setting new team Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) records for most career goals, assists and points since the formation of the league in 2007.

Family Day, created by the Ontario provincial government as a statutory holiday between New Years Day and Good Friday, was first observed on Feb. 18, 2008, to promote work-life balance and allow time for families to connect during the long winter stretch.

For residents of Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County, filing income taxes can be stressful, confusing and, for some, financially out of reach.

Dozens of St. Marys and area residents turned out Saturday for a special public swim at the newly renovated Pyramid Recreation Centre (PRC) aquatics centre to celebrate the grand reopening of the pool after it was closed for more than a year.