Ripley Reunion providing funds to 36 community groups, initiatives

Ripley Reunion providing funds to 36 community groups, initiatives
The Lucknow Sentinel
The 2025 event raised more than $200,000.
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Auto belt anxiety: One big London-area layoff, many charity questions

Auto belt anxiety: One big London-area layoff, many charity questions
The London Free Press
To the small-town hospital in Ingersoll, home to the auto assembly plant that had employed most of its members, the union local donated $10,000. Another $5,000, it gave to an inter-faith charity that helps the needy in the Southwestern Ontario community, including with Christmas hampers. The same amount it shared
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Horticultural society ends year with celebration, awards in Ripley

Horticultural society ends year with celebration, awards in Ripley
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) put a busy gardening season to bed at their annual general meeting (AGM) on Dec. 5 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Over 30 members and several distinguished guests, including the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) president and OHA District 8 director, attended the meeting
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Storm closes London area schools, causes havoc on highways

Storm closes London area schools, causes havoc on highways
The London Free Press
Schools in Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties are closed following an overnight dump of heavy snow that coated area roads, with more snow on the way. The Thames Valley and London District Catholic school boards said Wednesday morning all schools outside London are closed. London schools are open and buses
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Grants awarded to improve regional management of invasive Phragmites across the Great Lakes basin

Grants awarded to improve regional management of invasive Phragmites across the Great Lakes basin
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Michigan – Nearly $315,000 will be awarded to support local organizations in controlling nonnative Phragmites australis, one of the most aggressive plant species invading the
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Huron Bruce Nature welcomes market gardener Tamara McMullen

Huron Bruce Nature welcomes market gardener Tamara McMullen
Kincardine News
Even with winter weather poised to descend upon Lake Huron, fresh vegetables are still available thanks to a local certified organic farm. Tamara McMullen of Huron County-based Firmly Rooted Farm brought crates of fresh root vegetables to the Point Clark Community Centre on Nov. 25, for a regular meeting of
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Restoration of historical site improves quality of life for Portage, Wisconsin residents

Restoration of historical site improves quality of life for Portage, Wisconsin residents
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

Following the completion of segments 1 and 2 of the Portage Canal, local residents and visitors can use the historic site and its amenities following years of disrepair.

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