Aylmer Police Sergeant William Gibson reported Monday, April 21, that several parked vehicles in the south end of Aylmer were broken into over the weekend, all of which had been left unlocked. Youths were believed to have been “looking for quick money,” stealing loose change and, in one case, $300 in a church donation box Sunday. Wallets had also been…
Don Robinson and Bill Cresswell were lauded by Aylmer Optimist Club and zone and international officials Tuesday, April 15, for their 60 years of “Optimism.” Each has over six decades of membership in the Aylmer club. “I think it is a wonderful organization,” Mr. Cresswell said.
A St. Thomas area woman, 46, has been charged by Aylmer Police with stealing over $1,000 from a charity fundraiser for a former East Elgin Secondary School student who had a double-lung transplant last year. The benefit for alumnus Josh Clark was organized in part by the Leadership program at EESS, and students from it reported an alleged theft to…
Abigail King of Springfield Public School had her game face on as she set off deliberately down the court toward the host New Sarum Public School net during Junior Girls basketball, Wednesday, April 16. The two teams also played Straffordville Public School.
Ian MacDonald of host New Sarum Public School got off a shot on net before Springfield’s Tyson Fehr could block him during a Junior Boys Basketball game, Tuesday, April 15. The two teams also played in games against Straffordville Public School.
East Elgin Secondary School student Trent Brunelle’s wig flew in all directions as he went through the motions of drumming along to “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi during a lunchtime lip synch competition, Wednesday, April 16. He was joined by classmates Dylan Burch and Dylan Baughman. Ten acts were participating, concluding Thursday.
Central Elgin councillors on Monday night, April 14, voted 5-2 to reject a request from four Port Stanley cottagers for a break on their sewer bills, after water pipes burst in their properties, largely unoccupied during the winter, running up thousands of dollars in water and sewer costs. One cottage was damaged beyond repair by water that leaked down from the…
Logan Brinn of Davenport Public School wrestled a host Locke’s Public School pupil during a meet, Thursday, April 10. Davenport, as it prepares for Thames Valley District School Board championships in London April 24, came away with 14 wins and seven losses.
Singer Lauren Lee went into the audience to sing during the seventh annual Bayham Has Talent showcase at the Bayham Community Centre in Straffordville, Sunday, April 13. The event, organized by the Straffordville Community Committee, featured almost 20 acts.
Quai du Vin Estate Winery of Sparta has received VQA appellation and, as a result, will be able to sell its products at nine farm markets this summer under a new provincial program. The province, in an effort to boost sales of Ontario wines, will for the first time permit wineries to sell at those markets. For many smaller wineries,…