• Wheels keep on turning?
    September 1, 2010
    The victory rides may continue, after all. After council’s Aug. 19 decision to discontinue using the town’s fire truck – and volunteer...
  • Speed limit to drop around gravel pit
    September 1, 2010
    Rumbling from residents may slow the rumble of trucks coming to and from a gravel pit on Thomas Street. At a public works committee meeting last...
  • Fresh legs for River Road Run
    September 1, 2010
    One year after the River Road Run appeared to be on its last legs, a new committee has stepped forward and taken the reigns. The four-person...
  • Safety risks halt victory rides on fire trucks
    August 25, 2010
    The ride is over. Council decided, by recorded vote, to discontinue the tradition of giving minor sports teams who have won an all-Ontario...
  • Greener pastures for MPP
    August 25, 2010
    Perth-Wellington MPP John Wilkinson is ready to face his newest challenge. Last week, Wilkinson traded portfolios in a provincial cabinet shuffle...
  • Gravel pit traffic still grating nerves
    August 25, 2010
    Traffic from aggregate pits south of town continues to be the pits for residents along Thomas, Wellington and Water streets. But hopefully, a meeting...
  • Hahn seeks re-election
    August 18, 2010
    Jamie Hahn wants his mayor’s seat back. Hahn told the Journal Argus that he's filing his papers to run in the Oct. 25 municipal election this...
  • Swan case adjourned
    August 18, 2010
    The court case for the man accused of killing one of Stratford’s swans has been postponed for a second time. Defence counsel Gerry Burdett asked...
  • Off-leash pooch park finally ready for action
    August 18, 2010
    Off-leash canine fun is only a few days away, as the town’s first designated dog park will be ready for use by week’s end. While many have been...
  • Community group makes pitch for ER
    August 11, 2010
    It’s wait and see for the community action group lobbying to save the emergency room in St. Marys from reduced hours. Members of the group met...