By Tristan Marks NewsNow Long-time owner of Vik’s Meats, Rick Laciok has hung up his apron and put down his butcher knives for the last time – except to lend […]
FORT will hit the ground running in 2020 thanks to a $10,000 donation from Stanpac. The Smithville company presented the funds to FORT executive director Beth Shaw on Monday, Jan. […]
The Grimsby Jr. C Peach Kings will face off against the Niagara Falls River Hawks this Friday at the West Lincoln Arena in Smithville at 7:30 p.m. Peach Kings […]
The West Lincoln Community Centre has published its winter break skate schedule for late Dec. and early Jan. The schedule is as follows: Free skate Friday, Dec. 27 from 2-3 […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Another grab bag this week in an attempt to cover some ground… Judging by the response Monday night, I would have to say Grimsby’s Mayor Jeff […]
By Tristan Marks NewsNow West Lincoln Firefighters were able to limit damage but could not save part of a barn during a blaze which broke out Wed. Nov. 20 afternoon. […]
By Tristan Marks NewsNow West Lincoln property owners should not be surprised if they receive a letter outlining their “property assessment notice” next year. A representative of the Municipal Property […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow A couple of things to touch on, so let’s jump in. Yes, there is a new filing in the $18 million civil claim regarding the […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow A sigh of relief from town halls across Niagara could be heard last Friday when it was announced no “top down” restructuring would result from the […]
A car/motorcyle accident at Silver Street/Krick Road has sent the motorcyclist to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Monday night, Oct. 14, at about 7:30 p.m., police, fire and emergency services responded […]
The Smithville Santa Claus Parade will live on, thanks to Kim Fisher, who has taken up the legacy of her late father, Dave Willis, who served as the parade committee’s […]
Dave Willis of Smithville passed away suddenly on Tuesday. Willis was a mainstay with groups and events in West Lincoln and Smithville for decades. He was the charter chairman of […]
By Mike Williscraft For NewsNow With about 50 in Beamsville and 35 in Fonthill, the only two public meetings scheduled of any kind regarding regional government reform drew lack lustre attention […]
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow West Lincoln Twp. council approved a 5.63 per cent tax increase to ratepayers Monday night. The impact is $67 for each home with an average assessed […]
Draft budget calls for 4.68% increase on township portion By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow Taxpayers may have a new West Lincoln Community Centre (formerly MURS project) but they’ll be […]
Photo information: Members of the new West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce include: (L to R) Rob Wood, president; Wilma DeHaan; Lou Stranges, treasurer; Jennifer Ahlstedt, Chaundra Perkins, Alejandra Wichartz, Paul Robertson, […]
Climate change assessment grant accessed by West Lincoln & Lincoln By Mike Williscraft NewsNow While Town of Lincoln announced last week it had received a $125,000 grant to assess possible […]
If you own or operate a business in West Lincoln, the West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from you. The chamber is launching a survey of local businesses […]
A suspect was shot at a home invasion incident in West Lincoln Friday afternoon. Just after noon on Friday Dec. 21, Niagara Regional Police officers from 8 District (Grimsby) responded […]
By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow There is a pleasant surprise waiting as you round the Hwy. 20 bend through downtown Smithville. The ‘Scenes of Smithville’ mural is displayed on the brick wall […]