LOCAL HEADLINES

Wellesley Township Mayor Joe Nowak is seeking a fourth consecutive term as mayor, saying his experience and longstanding relationships with community partners, regional officials and senior levels of government position him well to help the township navigate a number of significant challenges in the years ahead.

Wilmot Township will mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, which is on June 21, with a sunrise ceremony on July 1 at 7 a.m. at Norm Hill Park, 251 Jacob St., New Hamburg, as part of the township’s Canada Day celebrations.

The West Region of the Ontario Provincial Police is launching the "Stop. Look. Live." campaign in response to ongoing concerns surrounding fatal and serious collisions at intersections across the area.

A popular Father’s Day tradition is set to return as the Petersburg Optimist Club hosts its annual Father’s Day Breakfast and Car Show on Sunday, June 21.

Students at Tavistock Public School had an opportunity to sharpen their cycling skills and learn important safety lessons during the annual Bike Rodeo hosted by the Tavistock Optimist Club.

The second annual Teddy Bear Picnic returns to Brocksden Country School Museum on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Over 200 Oxford County Pride supporters gathered at Emily Stowe Public School in Norwich on Monday night for a rally and march.

A longtime supporter of the Tavistock Men's Club was all smiles recently after learning he was the winner of the organization's annual 50/50 draw.

Members of the Shakespeare Optimist Club recently welcomed Michelle Cutts, development and community outreach manager with Shelterlink Youth Services in Stratford, as a guest speaker.

The U12 Wilmot Royal Blue minor soccer team captured the gold medal at the Twin Rivers Soccer Club Tournament in Paris June 14-15.

With farm safety remaining a priority across rural communities, students at Hickson Public School spent Tuesday, June 16, learning how to stay safe around farm equipment, animals and other potential hazards commonly found on farms.

For three days each June, hundreds of grades three and four students from Stratford, St. Marys and across Perth County get a hands-on lesson about agriculture and food production through the annual iFarm education program at the Rotary Complex in Stratford.

Five years after opening its doors east of Stratford, Wild Hog Country Market is celebrating a milestone anniversary and thanking the customers who have helped make the business a success.

Despite on-and-off rain throughout the morning, a strong turnout of North Easthope Antique Tractor Club (NEAT) members made their way to the Monkton Diner last Thursday for the club's regular breakfast gathering.

The Region of Waterloo met for seven-plus hours last week with water dominating the narrative. What resulted was the approval of more H2O being pumped out of Wilmot Township, but with some protections in place.

“Forty is the new 50.”

The newest member of the Tavistock Braves comes with some serious hockey swagger.

More than 600 people packed the Tavistock Men's Club facilities last Wednesday evening for the club's annual fish fry, making it another successful fundraiser for the community organization.

Hundreds of spectators gathered in Wellesley recently for the annual Wellesley Lions Club Duck Race, a popular fundraiser that combines family fun with support for local community initiatives.

As the Plattsville and District Heritage Society prepares to celebrate a major milestone in the village's history later this month, it is also inviting residents to reflect on the traditions, holidays and celebrations that bring communities together year after year.