Monthly Archives: July 2009

Pictured from left to right: Teresa Huegle (of Angie’s Kitchener St. Agatha), Rosanna D’Ambrosi (artists niece) and Susan St. John, director of the Waterloo District MS Chapter. The raffle was held for donated original painting by Italian artist, Renato Sartoretto … Continue reading →

Thousands of motorists and boating enthusiasts will be on the roads and waterways celebrating what will likely be the nicest long weekend of the summer. The OPP is hoping that this Civic Weekend will be a safe one for everyone. … Continue reading →

An accident stopped traffic on Highway 7/8 on July 29 at 11 a.m. Two minivans collided during a rainy morning. One person was sent to hospital with chest pains.

Newspaper carriers for the New Hamburg Independent and our sister papers in the Fairway Group gathered at African Lion Safari on July 6 to enjoy a BBQ lunch under perfect weather. There were 450 carriers and family members present.

Pork farmers took to the streets of Shakespeare on Friday, protesting a lack of government support as hog prices collapse. Tom Murray, an Oxford county hog producer and protest organizer, brought in a cage with several pigs to help illustrate … Continue reading →

A clock was installed today at the Baden commercial development in the centre of town. Plaza owners the Acitiva Group have not yet announced who the tenants will be to open up shop in the new building.

Local police and the contractor working for the Region of Waterloo on the Waterloo Street reconstruction are urging drivers to take the posted detour to get around New Hamburg or face a fine for driving through a closed road. New … Continue reading →

The Indy Blog and the New Hamburg Independent would like to highlight things that need fixing in the community in an ongoing feature called The Fix is On. If you have a concern, or question about something in a public … Continue reading →

Author, illustrator Werner Zimmerman was at the New Hamburg Library last week to help kick off the TD Summer Reading Club. Zimmerman is the official illustrator of the Agent 009 reading program at Waterloo Region Libraries this summer. Here Werner … Continue reading →

The Wilmot Aquatic Aces named their top swimmers during a recent BBQ. 2009: Winners of the Team Competition Tsunami’s  Jaime, Kris, Rachel,Grace,Sam, Damon,Jacob, Vickie, Meghan and Logan Most time off by Individual events TOP 10 Most time off Most Improved … Continue reading →

The Wellesley Township hall and council chambers in Crosshill was broken into sometime overnight July 5 to 6. The back door had been jimmied open and there was evidence of entry, although nothing appeared to be taken. Police indicate that … Continue reading →

The first phase of the New Dundee Women’s Institute’s project to digitize local Tweedsmuir History books is now available for anyone to view online HERE. Over the last several months, project manager Corey Everett has been scanning the books to … Continue reading →

The Wilmot Agricultural Society is seeking memorabilia from over 150 years of fall fair history for a heritage display at this year’s New Hamburg Fall Fair Sept. 17 to 24. Committee member Jim Burkhart said organizers are looking for everything … Continue reading →

If you would like to see the start of Making Waves for MS, but can’t drive there yourself, here is an opportunity to seize! Join the ‘landing party’ to welcome Sarah and Jaime as they emerge from their epic swim … Continue reading →