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Locals visit the King Family Christmas House

Mark King partnered with the Town of St. Marys to welcome locals to the King Family Christmas House.

Quadro and Gosfield North communications cooperatives to amalgamate

Dec 18, 2024

Quadro and Gosfield North communications cooperatives to amalgamate

Quadro Communications and Gosfield North Communications out of Essex County will official amalgamate into one organization in 2026.

St. Marys council refuses to pay $487,000 for county road maintenance next year

Dec 18, 2024

St. Marys council refuses to pay $487,000 for county road maintenance next year

After receiving a more than $487,000 bill for road maintenance from Perth County earlier this fall, St. Marys council voted not to pay.

New five-year library services agreement announced for Perth South

Dec 11, 2024

New five-year library services agreement announced for Perth South

“The St. Marys Public Library board is delighted to welcome patrons from Perth South back to our wonderful library,” said Cole Atlin

Ultimate Foot Care to showcase new space with open house Dec. 14

Dec 11, 2024

Ultimate Foot Care to showcase new space with open house Dec. 14

There is a new tenant moving into 194 Queen St. W. Ultimate Foot Care by Eileen Stacey will be opening its doors on Monday, Dec. 16.

Founding curator to step down from St. Marys Station Gallery

Dec 11, 2024

Founding curator to step down from St. Marys Station Gallery

After eight years serving as the founding curator of St. Marys Station Gallery, Cameron Porteous is preparing to step down.

St. Marys hosts second Tampon Tuesday event

Dec 4, 2024

St. Marys hosts second Tampon Tuesday event

St. Marys and area residents have once again helped residents in need by donating feminine hygiene products.

No business like snow business for four young entrepreneurs

Dec 4, 2024

No business like snow business for four young entrepreneurs

A group of ambitious high school friends have started their own snow-removal business offering fair pricing,guaranteed customer satisfaction

Amnesty International St. Marys hosts Write for Rights drop-in event

Emily Stewart

Dec 4, 2024

Amnesty International St. Marys hosts Write for Rights drop-in event

Community members spent the last Saturday of November writing letters calling for justice around the world.

St. Marys Community Players’ 2025 season features heartwarming family comedies

Emily Stewart

Nov 27, 2024

St. Marys Community Players’ 2025 season features heartwarming family comedies

Two heartfelt comedies about families, relationships and unconditional love will take the stage.

St. Marys area farmer receives highest recognition from Perth County ag. federation

Gary West

Nov 27, 2024

St. Marys area farmer receives highest recognition from Perth County ag. federation

A St. Marys egg and pullet farmer has been recognized with the 2024 Agricultural Recognition Award.

Friends and political colleagues remember Perth South Mayor Jim Aitcheson

Nov 27, 2024

Friends and political colleagues remember Perth South Mayor Jim Aitcheson

Fond memories are pouring in following the recent passing of Perth South Mayor and former Perth County warden Jim Aitcheson.

Well-balanced U12 A Boys win Owen Sound Silver Stick

Nov 20, 2024

Well-balanced U12 A Boys win Owen Sound Silver Stick

Seldom was there a dull moment during the Nov. 15-17 Owen Sound Silver Stick tournament.

U18 A Boys unmatched en route to Silver Stick gold

Nov 20, 2024

U18 A Boys unmatched en route to Silver Stick gold

The St. Marys Cement U18 A Boys St. Marys Rock were an unstoppable force at the Nov. 15-17 Collingwood Silver Stick tournament.

Council identifies James and Queen as intersection of concern in new, comprehensive road-safety plan

Nov 20, 2024

Council identifies James and Queen as intersection of concern in new, comprehensive road-safety plan

Anyone who has needed to make a left turn from James Street South onto Queen Street East can attest to the danger that intersection poses.

SKC students summit podium at World Championships

Nov 13, 2024

SKC students summit podium at World Championships

The week-long global karate tournament ran from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1 and featured over 1,000 competitors from 33 different countries.

Station Gallery features Memories of the Big Band Era

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Nov 13, 2024

Station Gallery features Memories of the Big Band Era

The St. Marys Station Gallery will present an exhibition called Memories of the Big Band Era, beginning on Nov. 9.

St. Marys honours veterans and those currently serving on Remembrance Day

Nov 13, 2024

St. Marys honours veterans and those currently serving on Remembrance Day

At the St. Marys cenotaph, a large crowd gathered for the Ceremony of Remembrance hosted by the Town of St. Marys.

Lincs sweep interconference games as Bradley hits 100 wins

Nov 6, 2024

Lincs sweep interconference games as Bradley hits 100 wins

The St. Marys Lincolns kept their winning ways going with a pair of victories over the Caledonia Corvairs and Welland Junior Canadians.

St. Marys Museum to launch exhibit showcasing war on the homefront on Remembrance Day

Nov 6, 2024