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North Grenville outlines plans for former College’s historical artifacts
Plans to display artifacts on former campus now owned by municipality NORTH GRENVILLE — Acknowledging “considerable” public interest about the status of historical artifacts housed at the former Kemptville College campus, the property’s new owner…
Stormont 4-H Stitchers Club shows solidarity with Humboldt Broncos
MONKLAND — Stormont County 4-H’s Stitchers Club recently showed solidarity with the Humboldt Broncos with their sewing needles and quilting skills — then donated the finished result to the people of that Saskatchewan community. The…
Adrian Bugelli, chief of staff to local MP, launches bid for municipal seat in N. Stormont.
FINCH — Finch resident Adrian Bugelli officially launched his campaign for a spot at the North Stormont Council table yesterday morning, filing of his nomination papers at the township office in Berwick. “I am honoured…
School board, City of Brockville ink deals for new school and recreation facilities
Fulfilling closure decisions made in previous ARC process BROCKVILLE – The Upper Canada District School Board has notched a major milestone toward the planned closure and merger of two Brockville elementary schools, while the City…
David Ross inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering at Calgary conference
IROQUOIS — David Ross, CEO of Ross Video, the firm that got its start in Iroquois and continues to manufacture in the Seaway village, was set to be inducted this week as a Fellow of…
Kathleen Edwards to make Ontario Festival of Small Halls debut and play Winchester
EASTERN ONTARIO — Get ready to clap, snap and toe-tap this fall — with Kathleen Edwards at Winchester United Church, Jim Bryson and Meaghan Blanchard at Spencerville Mill, and Cassie and Maggie at the Dunvegan Recreational…
Telephone fraudsters now posing as RCMP
CORNWALL —Local RCMP warn that telephone scammers are posing as RCMP officers and demanding payment of alleged unpaid tax debts. The fraudsters threaten victims with arrest and instruct them to send large sums of money…
Domestic assault in N. Dundas; stolen truck in S. Stormont
NORTH DUNDAS — An Ottawa man was arrested June 15 at a reported domestic situation in North Dundas. SD&G OPP officers responded to the address at just after 6:50 p.m. and concluded the 36-year-old man…
Scintillating 70s in Winchester: Proceeds of Saturday Night Fever Disco Gala still being tallied
WINCHESTER — Cory and Jo-Ann Houle seemed to sum up the night as they struck a pose at the Saturday Night Fever Disco Gala, held on June 16th at the Winchester Arena. “We had a…
Thanks for spinning a wonderful time at the 2018 WDMH Gala!
The Editor: We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all those responsible for making the WDMH Gala so enjoyable. The decorations, the food, the music, the games all contributed to a…
“The Morewood War Memorial – Remembering their Service Forever” launches June 21 at McCloskey’s
MOREWOOD — To commemorate the upcoming centennial of the Morewood Cenotaph, local writer Carolyn Thompson Goddard has produced an historical fiction children’s book incorporating many of the local stories she has been told. Illustrated by…
Gerry Boyce proceeds with North Dundas mayoral bid
WINCHESTER — Once again, he hopes North Dundas voters make “Boyce their choice” — but this time for mayor of the township. Current Deputy Mayor Gerry Boyce filed his nomination papers this morning at municipal…
Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers ball hockey tourney raises $9,000
WINCHESTER — Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers’ 4th Annual Kids Ball Hockey Tournament scored a total of $9,000 raised for the anti-crime tipster program last Saturday. Over 250 players making up 24 teams participated in the…
Fat Les’s celebrates 1st anniversary in a charitable way
Over 100 pounds of aluminum can tabs collected for wheelchair fabrication Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News FINCH — Jamie and Carrie Scharf have survived their first year in business as owners of the Fat Les’s…
