

Lincs and Maroons tied through two games of West Final
Heading into Game 3 of the Western Conference Final on April 22, played after the Independent’s press time, the St. Marys Lincolns and Chatham Maroons each scored a victory in the best-of-seven conference championship series with the newly renamed Joe Thornton Trophy at stake.

Spencer Seymour
3 days ago


Local federal election candidates agree, but mostly disagree, in Stratford debate
With the federal election in the homestretch now, the local race here in Perth-Wellington is heating up.

Connor Luczka
3 days ago


Pita Pit franchise coming to town
The “best unkept secret in St. Marys” was finally revealed last week when Pam Ryan announced via social media that she and her husband, Dan Ryan, are back in the franchise business.

Stewart Grant
3 days ago


Ontario government proposes expansion of strong mayor powers to 169 more municipalities, including St. Marys
The Government of Ontario is continuing to bolster the unilateral decision-making powers of mayors across the province with a proposal to expand strong mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities effective May 1, including St. Marys.

Galen Simmons
Apr 16


Cleaning up the Thames River for 26 years
On Saturday, April 12, 78 volunteers showed up to help with the 26th annual Thames River Cleanup in St. Marys.

Wendy Lamond
Apr 16


St. Marys DCVI student Carson Van Fleet wins Skills Ontario qualifier, will compete provincially
St. Marys will be represented at the Skills Ontario provincial competition for secondary students this May.

Emily Stewart
Apr 16