Article features local news, such as the reflection on the historical information in local newspapers, Newmarket's St. Paul's Cemetery revealing local history, and local gossip.
Article features news on Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Ottawa, the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel, Canada's Centenary and community growth, and the preservation of old buildings.
Article features news on springtime water regulations, and idea for a main street revitalization, municipal laws, and the 1% increase for the Ontario Sales Tax
Article features news on recent accidents on the highway and with near-drowning experiences, an abundance of water supply compared to surrounding areas, a backlash to a Globe and Mail editorial about the poor quality of farming life, and traffic congestion.
Article features news on strikes at Bradford's vegetable processing plants (Federal Farms and United Farms), including immigrant issues in the press, and local news.
Article features news on strikes at Bradford's vegetable processing plants (Federal Farms and United Farms), including publicity in other papers, Bradford's image with the strike and lack of export.
Article features news and the history of Victoria Day, questions of creating a horticultural society in Bradford, county boundary issues, talk of a Centennial Park, and new copies of a historical map of Simcoe County and of York County obtained.
Article features news on the fundraiser by the Bradford Lions Club for the York County Hospital, news on the recent break-ins and theft around town, and debate on the true name of the Holland River (vs. Schomberg River in the southwest)
Article features news on strikes at Toronto's Globe and Mail, the deal with John Zima's Luxury Homes Ltd and C.N. Rail off Dissette Street, and more news on garbage collection/ backyard burning.
Article featuring the centennial anniversary of the Bradford Witness's merged partner, the South Simcoe News. "One hundred years ago, in 1865, the first issue of The South Simcoe News was published in Bradford and that is the centennial anniversary being marked by this issue of The Bradford Witness and South Simcoe News, but newspaper life in this town began before 1865."