Show Notes
As winter fades and the “Big Melt” reveals what’s been hidden beneath the snow, this episode of Lincoln Local explores how one community is turning an annual problem into a powerful opportunity. Featuring Jennifer Blackledge, Executive Director of the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA, the conversation dives into the Downtown Tidy, an Earth Day initiative that brings together students, local businesses, and community partners to clean up the downtown core in just one hour. Beyond the impressive e...
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After 12 years as Mayor of Lincoln and a lifetime of connection to the community, Mayor Sandra Easton is preparing for a new chapter. In this special episode of The Lincoln Local, hosts Stephanie Hicks and Sara Wilde sit down with Mayor Easton for a heartfelt, candid and sometimes hilarious conversation about the experiences that shaped her life and leadership. From growing up in Beamsville and discovering her passion for nursing at just 11 years old, to serving on Council and eventually beco...
What makes Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers uniquely Lincoln? In this episode of The Lincoln Local, Sara Wilde and Stephanie Hicks sit down with Anthony D’Aprile, General Manager of Dillon’s, to go behind the bottle and explore the people, process and local ingredients behind one of Lincoln’s best-known craft beverage businesses. Since opening in 2012, Dillon’s has grown from its small-batch spirits into ready-to-drink cocktails, tastings, tours and hands-on experiences—all while staying conne...
Back to school means more buses, bikes, pedestrians, parents and vehicles sharing the road — and that makes it a perfect time for a conversation about road safety. In this episode of The Lincoln Local, Sara and Stephanie are joined by Scott Fraser, Associate Director of Transportation Planning with Niagara Region, and Diane Maceira, Manager of Operational Engineering with the Town of Lincoln, to talk about what happens behind the scenes to make our roads safer. We talk about: What’s changing ...
How do the Town of Lincoln, the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA each support local businesses—and what becomes possible when they work together? In this episode of The Lincoln Local, co-hosts Stephanie Hicks and Sara Wilde welcome Emilia Amaro, Executive Director of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and Jennifer Blackledge, Executive Director of the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA. They break down the distinct roles of the Chamber and BIA, how their members shap...
Municipal elections have a direct impact on the roads you drive, the parks you enjoy, the services you rely on, and the future of our community. In this episode of The Lincoln Local, hosts Sara Wilde and Stephanie Hicks sit down with Town Clerk Julie Kirkelos and Deputy Clerk Linsey Comley to break down everything residents need to know about the 2026 Town of Lincoln Municipal Election. Whether you're planning to vote, interested in working the election, or considering running for office, thi...