News from around St. Marys.
There was definitely some “Old Fun” going on Saturday at the Fifth St. Marys Downtown Car Show, which this year was held on Milt Dunnell Field. Pictured is Mike Elliott of St. Marys’ red 1954 Ford Sunliner. Car owners came from as far away as Woodstock, Oakville and Niagara Falls to show off their classic…
Get your 2016-2017 season tickets for just $99 By Dan Rankin The St. Marys Lincolns began their 2016-2017 GOJHL pre-season with a game Wednesday in Listowel against the Cyclones, and continue their tune-up schedule tonight in Stratford against the newly-renamed Warriors. Meanwhile, for St. Marys’ newly revamped front office, there are a few more considerations…
The trial of Toronto animal rights activist Anita Krajnc, who is charged with mischief for providing water to pigs through the openings of a trailer bound for a Burlington processing plant on a hot day last June, continued at a Burlington court on Wednesday. Krajnc, 49, who is a member of the activist group “Toronto…
In recognition of its last day, the St. Marys Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School made some charitable presentations to a number of local groups at the church on Friday, Aug. 19. Pictured, representatives from the bible school present Friendship Centre program coordinator Vanessa De Groot, middle, with some colourful placemats the kids at the camp…
By Dan Rankin Sadly, not too many residents of St. Marys and area will be able to cheer on DCVI grad Cody Bailey from the stands of the Willem Alexander Baan Rowing Venue in Rotterdam this morning. But, at the very least, they will be able to tune in on WorldRowing.com this morning at 9:45…
Glass Street extension happening this year A Notion of Motion from Mayor Al Strathdee will be considered at Council’s Sept. 13 meeting, that, if passed, would direct the CAO, Brent Kittmer, to prepare a report to review alternative methods for delivering police services in St. Marys, including contracting with the Stratford Police Department. Mayor Strathdee…
By Dan Rankin Just over a year ago, three St. Marys teens were departing on what would be three life-changing, solo journeys to three different countries through Rotary Youth Exchange. Brett Dill visited Brazil, Analee Leavitt traveled to Thailand, and Billy Strathdee ventured to France. In the coming weeks, the Independent plans to print articles…
By Dan Rankin When Cathy Forster took over ownership of Jackson’s Pharmacy in 1976, you could get a package of tissues for 10 cents, a tube of tooth paste for 88 cents, and two toothbrushes for a dollar. Last Friday, very little had changed. Prices on those and some other products were marked back to…
On Thursday, Aug. 18, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to five mischief calls in St.Marys involving tires having been slashed on vehicles. The calls received were from residents on James St. N., Queen St. E., Jones St. E., Elizabeth St. E, and Rogers Ave. Investigation indicates that the tires were slashed…
March 10 this year was both the best and worst day of Thorndale resident Steve Hurst’s life. On the same day that his wife Ashley gave birth to their son Mason and he became a father, Hurst found out he was in kidney failure. The waiting period for a kidney on the deceased donor list…