An astonishing 88.8 per cent. That’s the share of the mayoral vote that Brogan Aylward captured Monday night, delivering a landslide victory for the 27-year-old who will become the next mayor of St. Marys – and the youngest mayor in St. Marys’ history.

After 12 years at the helm of St. Marys council, outgoing Mayor Al Strathdee says he is leaving office grateful for the opportunity to serve his community, proud of what council and staff have accomplished together and hopeful for the town’s future.

An ambitious goal nearly six years in the making has finally been reached, ensuring young children in St. Marys will continue receiving free books through the St. Marys Imagination Library for generations to come.

Creativity was on full display in downtown St. Marys last week as artists and aspiring creators gathered for the inaugural St. Marys Creative Retreat, a three-day event designed to inspire artistic expression, foster connections and showcase the town as a destination for cultural experiences.

With roughly $200,000 already raised toward its $1-million fundraising goal, the committee tasked with supporting the transformation of 14 Church St. N. into an intergenerational community and cultural hub, the Community Commons, is calling on St. Marys residents to help make the long-term vision a reality.

The St. Marys Lincolns extended their winning streak to 12 consecutive games with wins over the Sarnia Legionnaires and St. Thomas Stars.