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Local news in and around Aylmer and Elgin County

Zoo Olympics at Straffordville PS

June 26, 2014 | 0 Comments

Brendan Neufeld took careful aim when pouring a cupful of water into a bucket while participating in one of the stations during the Zoo Olympics at Straffordville Public School on Wednesday, June 25. The play day involving water-themed events signaled the school year was almost at a close.

OPP boat stolen, destroyed

June 25, 2014 | 0 Comments

The Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police boat was stolen from a marina in Port Stanley, set on fire and destroyed in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25. The 24-foot Sea Swirl inboard outboard vessel was stolen from Stan’s Marina at about 2:45 a.m., Elgin OPP Constable Troy Carlson said. The vessel was taken…

One Essay House entry fee returned

June 24, 2014 | 1 Comment

At least one entrant in the failed Essay House contest has received her entry fee back but several more have contacted the Aylmer Express saying they are still waiting for refunds despite the contest closing eight weeks ago. The Malahide home and property located at 50279 Talbot Line on the south side of Talbot Line…

Fun with water at Springfield PS

June 24, 2014 | 0 Comments

Springfield Public School pupil Tyson Fehr, left, received a soaking from Daniel Abell during the annual play day held Tuesday afternoon, June 24. The pupils participated in a series of water-related games that provided some welcome relief from the heat and humidity that day.

Bayham woman dead in crash

June 23, 2014 | 0 Comments

Maria Reddecopp, 54, of Bayham was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 19 north of Eden on Saturday night, June 21. Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police Constable Ed Sanchuk said Mrs. Reddecopp was the driver of a Pontiac van travelling south on Hwy. 19 that collided with a northbound Toyota pickup truck at about…

Sssnakes at Belmont Fun Day

June 21, 2014 | 0 Comments

Sean Espinola of Sciensational Sssnakes of Guelph held up a fistful of corn snakes during a presentation to children attending the Belmont Fun Day, Saturday, June 21. He explained corn snakes were a good choice as a pet because, having been bred domestically for 70 years, they were unlikely to be taken from the wild…

Relay for Life fetes survivors

June 21, 2014 | 0 Comments

Cancer survivors were applauded by spectators as they led off the sixth annual Aylmer Relay for Life at East Elgin Secondary School, Friday evening, June 20. About 200 participants walked the track through the night to raise money for cancer research.

Neighbours warring in Port Bruce

June 20, 2014 | 0 Comments

Neighbours in Port Bruce seemed to have resolved their zoning dispute right up until a public hearing started at Malahide council, Thursday night, June 19, with legal agreements signed between them. But then Denice Williamson and Jeff Low reneged on those agreements, and demanded that Eric and Breesjes Bikkers of 3137 Hale St. remove yard…

Health unit grand opening

June 18, 2014 | 0 Comments

St. Thomas Alderman David Warden addressed guests during the official opening of the new $8-million Elgin St. Thomas Public Health building on Talbot Street at the east end of the city, Tuesday, June 17. He was chairman of the public health board during the construction of the new headquarters.

Bubbles for lungs at Straffordville PS

June 16, 2014 | 0 Comments

Hayley McFarland, a Grade 8 pupil, blew bubbles as she participated in “Laps for Lungs” at Straffordville Public School in on Friday, June 13. She and schoolmates were raising money in honour of classmate Ryan Gibbons, 12, who died two years ago after an asthma attack at the school.

Major crash at Hwy. 3 and Culloden Road

June 16, 2014 | 0 Comments

At least two vehicles were heavily damaged in a crash at Highway 3 and Culloden Road in Bayham, the morning of Monday, June 16. A medical evacuation helicopter was called to the scene. Further details from Elgin Ontario Provincial Police were not immediately available.

Torch Run travels through Aylmer

June 16, 2014 | 0 Comments

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics wound its way through Aylmer on Monday morning, June 16, seen here on Queen Street approaching South St. West. The Torch Run began at East Elgin Secondary School and headed east down Talbot St. to Queen St. and then west along South St. with a…