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.

With the federal election in the homestretch now, the local race here in Perth-Wellington is heating up.

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.

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.

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

St. Marys will be represented at the Skills Ontario provincial competition for secondary students this May.