Genoa kicks off Old Time Music Festival (The Record-Courier) The Old Time Music Festival is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in Genoa Town Park. The free event features the Country Valley Jug Stompers, Quake City Jug Band, the Hot Two Plus One, Julio and the Honeybunnies and the Mad Cow String Band. [News Source]

Farmers hope for windfall (The Sudbury Star) Bud Wilkin's family has farmed the land on Manitoulin Island for five generations. The beef and dairy farmer is hoping the wind that blows over his pastures will bring with it a financial opportunity that will encourage his grandchildren to continue the tradition.[...] [News Source]