Posts by Rob Perry
Searching for missing boater
A search has been mounted for a man in a 21-foot boat who didn’t return to Big Otter Marina in Port Burwell as expected Tuesday night, Aug. 9, Constable Ed Sanchuk on behalf of Elgin Ontario Provincial Police said OPP were notified about the missing boater by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton on…
Read MoreElgin County raises Pride flag
County councillors and staff, as well as members of the public, gathered at the Elgin Heritage Centre on Sunset Road on Tuesday, Aug. 9, for the raising of a flag to salute Pride Week locally from Monday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 14. Martin Withenshaw of the Rainbow Optimist Club of Southwestern Ontario said when…
Read MoreMotorcyclist dies in St. Thomas crash
Motorcyclist Nicholas Cheeseman, 34, of Port Stanley died in a crash at the intersection of Elm Street and Coulter Avenue in southeast St. Thomas on Thursday, July 28, at about 8:30 p.m., Elgin Ontario Provincial Police reported. Derek Rogers on behalf of the OPP said the crash involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. Mr.…
Read MoreMissing woman found dead in Port Burwell
Cindy Stolk, 54, of Vienna, reported missing at a marina on Bridge Street in Port Burwell on Friday, July 22, was found dead in Big Otter Creek nearby at 6:47 p.m., Elgin Ontario Provincial Police reported. OPP Western Regional Media Relations Coordinator Derek Rogers stated the Ms. Stolk had last been seen by others at…
Read More“3 on 3” basketball in Aylmer
A player looked for a teammate to pass to during a “3 on 3” basketball tournament on two improvised courts at the Canadian Tire store on John Street North in Aylmer on Saturday, July 16. The event, involving five teams, was a fundraiser for the Malahide Athletic Centre. Albert Loewen on behalf of organizers said…
Read MoreFourth vaccinations now offered to all adults
Southwestern Public Health announced on Wednesday, July 13, that as of that day, fourth COVID-vaccinations would be offered to all adults 18 through 59 years old. SWPH noted that was in line with a recommendation issued by the Ontario government earlier that day. The recommended interval between receiving a third and fourth does was 140…
Read MoreCOVID-19 hospitalizations up
The number of Elgin, St. Thomas and Oxford residents hospitalized with COVID-19 has increased to eight, two of them in intensive care units, as of Wednesday, July 13, up from none the previous week. Southwestern Public Health on July 13 also revealed that the number of new cases confirmed during the last week was 132,…
Read MoreMissing St. Thomas youth found
St. Thomas Police reported Friday morning, July 8, that a boy reported missing earlier that day had been found safe. Police had issued a public appeal for information on the whereabouts of the 12-year-old, who’d been reported missing by his family.
Read More9 and Under ball practice at Steen Park
Coach Tom VanKasteren gave some batting tips to Senior Rookie (9 and Under) player Hannah Krahn during a practice session for teams at Steen Park in Aylmer on Wednesday night, June 29. Players and coaches are focusing on honing ball skills for now, and will play in games later this summer. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MorePolice search for missing Roger William Chretien
Ontario Provincial Police are seeking the public’s help finding Roger William Chretien, 54, of Bayham, who’s been reported as missing. Acting Sergeant Ed Sanchuk on behalf of Elgin OPP said the report was filed on Sunday, June 26, at 6 p.m. He said that Mr. Chretien was last seen at his Lakeshore Line home on…
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