HOL Food bank use rises 30 per cent in two weeks
MOUNTAIN — Food bank use has increased by 30 per cent in the past two weeks. The House of Lazarus (HOL) has seen a dramatic increase in food bank visits during the last two weeks…
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State of Emergency declared in North Grenville
KEMPTVILLE — Does it make sense for local municipalities to declare a local state of emergency if the province has already done so Ontario-wide? The answer for North Grenville is yes, as Mayor Nancy Peckford…
Break-in at N. Grenville business; snowmobile collision; impaired driver charged
Theft at a business NORTH GRENVILLE — Grenville OPP responded to a report of a break in at a business on County Road 43 around 10 p.m., North Grenville on February 14. Investigation indicated that…
North Grenville student blow bubbles for a good cause
NORTH GRENVILLE — Oxford-on-Rideau Public School and Merrickville Public School teamed up today in a bubble gum blowing contest to raise money for the UCDSB Champions for Kids (C4K) Foundation. Grade 6 leaders from both…
KPS and NGDHS to receive nearly $10 million in funding for expansion projects
KEMPTVILLE — Late last week the Ministry of Education announced that the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) will receive funding for expansion projects at North Grenville District High School (NGDHS) and Kemptville Public School…
Kemptville break-in suspect sought by Grenville County OPP
KEMPTVILLE — Grenville County OPP are looking for a suspect in connection with a Dec. 29, 2019, break-in at a Colonnade Drive business. Around 8:30 p.m., the culprit forcibly entered the building and stole $800…
Deceased driver identified after fatal crash on Hwy. 43 near Boundary road yesterday morning
Update deceased driver identified NORTH GRENVILLE — An adult driver deceased after an early morning crash yesterday near Boundary Rd. on Hwy. 43 has been identified. Grenville OPP say 40-year-old, Dale Armstrong, of Augusta Township…
OFA awards education bursaries to young agricultural enthusiasts, including Kemptville resident Natalie Templeton
ONTARIO — Three Ontario post-secondary students were awarded education bursaries today at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Hamilton. Natalie Templeton is a fourth year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture…
House of Lazarus seeking storefront location to expand reach
MOUNTAIN — House of Lazarus is looking for a partner with retail space to help the mission expand its reach. Currently, HOL’s main headquarters, including its food bank, two stores, and warehouse, is situated in…
Forged documents allegedly used in attempt to procure medication at pharmacy
KEMPTVILLE — An Ottawa woman is accused of trying to obtain medication with a false prescription. Grenville County OPP say they responded Oct. 16 to a Kemptville pharmacy where they arrested Misty MacDonald, 36. The…
Three youths caught red-handed spray painting in Kemptville
KEMPTVILLE — Officers from the Grenville County OPP responded to a report of vandalism on Water St., October 7, around 4 p.m. in Kemptville. Police were able to interrupt three youths using spray paint on outside…
Beautiful fog leads to dangerous driving
Kelsey Smith Nation Valley News NATION VALLEY — It is only mid-September and the foggy-autumn weather has already begun. Driving into work this morning this reporter couldn’t help but notice the many careless drivers on…
Local food banks work together to spread hunger awareness prior to September — Hunger Action Month
MOUNTAIN — “It is only through our collective action that we will end hunger and poverty in Ontario,” Feed Ontario’s website states. Five local food banks have joined the rest of the province and the…
Grandparent and furniture fraud investigations continue; mischief at old Kemptville Public
Grandparent Fraud NORTH GRENVILLE — Grenville County OPP are continuing an investigation after a suspected fraud occurred in North Grenville. On August 8, OPP officers were advised from a resident that they had been defrauded…
Roads closed for nine hours after fatal collision
NORTH GRENVILLE — A fatal collision occurred this morning around 12 a.m. at Cty. Rd. 20 and 18, North Grenville. Preliminary investigation has indicated that the single vehicle was travelling on County Road 20 when,…
