Diane Strickler is a community contributor to the Observer with a focus on covering the Maryhill community. Strickler writes ...

While most people think of November as the time fields turn bare and brown, many farmers in the region are busy planting one more round of seeds. These seeds are not for next year’s harvest – at least ...

St. Jacobs artist Tim Schmalz donated his latest sculpture to Wellesley Township to celebrate the memory of his father.  The ...

Community Care Concepts (CCC) has remained true to its roots, says the executive director, as the organization celebrates its ...

With the latest student, four-year-old Torey, five generations of family have attended St. Jacobs Public School ...

Change in the weather makes it an especially busy time for OK Tire in Elmira as snow tires become more popular ...

Waterloo Region residents can expect significant changes to their recycling and waste collection in the months ahead as ...

Queen’s Blvd. at the age of 70 years. Dear sister of Reta Erb of Mannheim, Gord and Joyce Bauman of Elmira, Alice Lewis of St ...

The Wellesley Applejacks endured a frustrating weekend on the road, with two defeats costing the side top spot in the ...

With artificial intelligence advancing at break-neck speed, Elmira’s Doug Thomas, the president of Secular Connexion, a ...

On a radiant November day, the schoolyard was bathed in sunlight as groups of students and volunteers knelt in the grass, ...

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the age of 79 years. Loving husband of Sheila (Bitschy) Arndt.