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The Businesses of West Elgin: West Lorne Leaf

West Lorne Leaf is a recently opened (Dec. 8) business at 238 Graham Rd. in West Lorne, in the location occupied for many years by PJ’s Pizza.

02.04.2026 10

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WESS school parent council quiz night raises nearly $7,000

How many bones are there in the human body? What is the longest river in Africa? What country has a thousand lakes? What TV show is this theme song...

02.04.2026 10

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A Scribe’s Musings: Shovels in the ground for new Rodney playground

Ahead of schedule, a crew of diggers arrived at the Rodney Park March 30, and began to fence off an area adjacent to the Rodney Pool.

02.04.2026 20

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The unsung heroes of health care – the Four Counties Health Services Foundation

Perhaps the most appreciated and obviously heroic workers in our lives are our front-line health care professionals.

05.03.2026 30

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The Businesses of West Elgin: Esthetics by Kasia

Kasia Zuczek opened Esthetics by Kasia at 227 Graham Rd. in West Lorne in 2021.

23.02.2026 50

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Community cheers on Bo Horvat

Rodney native Bo Horvat and his family are in Italy, as of writing, as Bo plays for Team Canada’s men’s ice hockey team.

20.02.2026 10

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A SCRIBE’S MUSINGS: A passionate plea to keep Dutton blood clinic operating

Some citizens are pleading to Dutton Dunwich council to keep the blood clinic open in Dutton

13.02.2026 10

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Nurse practitioners: The role of this crucial part of our medical system

This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

30.01.2026 10

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Young readers delighted with bunches of books

The Kiwanis Club of Rodney recently distributed new age-appropriate books to all students in junior and senior kindergarten,...

30.01.2026 10

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The Businesses of West Elgin: SoSo’s Breakfast Tacos

How do you spend your mornings? Perhaps you have a regular routine, getting up, brewing your first coffee, hitting the shower, then sitting...

23.01.2026 10

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The Businesses of West Elgin: Tranquil Earth Studio 

17.01.2026 10

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The Businesses of West Elgin: Welcome to the Cosmic Oasis 

09.01.2026 20

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A Scribe's Musings: This small town indeed has very deep roots

From tractor pulls to quilting displays, the three-day event drew crowds of all ages to honour the community’s agricultural roots.

19.09.2025 20

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The Businesses of West Elgin: Tokie’s brings variety to downtown Rodney

Tokie’s carries everything from coffee and chips to fishing worms and books, continuing a downtown Rodney tradition

12.09.2025 20

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Rodney Community Garden thrives after new fencing keeps rabbits out

A strong harvest, shared responsibilities and community spirit are at the heart of the Rodney Community Garden

29.08.2025 10

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West Lorne woman’s dragon boat team wins five golds in world competition

09.08.2025 10

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A Scribe’s Musings: Make a big splash at the Rodney Pool this summer

27.06.2025 10

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Kiwanis Club of West Lorne celebrates its 75th anniversary in style

Service club's rich local history celebrated at a gala dinner

21.06.2025 10

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Rodney Park 50-50 draw helps support revitalization efforts

06.06.2025 10

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Savouring the sweet tastes of spring

17.04.2025 10

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A Scribe’s Musings: A 10th anniversary celebration of the Matt Soos Foundation Scholarship

Matt Soos was an effervescent, endlessly creative and highly motivated young man, living out his dream to become a master brewer of all things...

17.04.2025 20

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Ronald McDonald House: Support for families far from home

In Part 1, Rodney Kiwanians help prepare a meal for the young patients and families at London's Ronald McDonald House There are many pillars in our...

05.04.2025 10

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A Scribe's Musings: The Barbers really are strong

21.03.2025 10

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A Scribe's Musings: Six years and counting

Columnist Larry Schneider shares his gratitude for a life-saving liver transplant

28.02.2025 10

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A Scribe's Musings: Playground possibilities are swinging our way

22.02.2025 20

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A Scribe's Musings: Fore!

14.02.2025 20

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Barber strong is perhaps an understatement

14.02.2025 10

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