Russell museum wants to reopen, repair siding
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News RUSSELL — The chairman of the Russell & District Historical Society is counting on increased visits at the village museum in the next few months — it’s just a…
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One arrested as illicit pot worth $9K seized during Russell RIDE stop
RUSSELL — Russell County OPP arrested an Ottawa resident early this morning after turning up a reported $9,000 worth of illicit marijuana during a RIDE check. Stopped shortly after midnight, June 22, the involved vehicle…
Notice of motion to rebrand Russell — while keeping name — now before council
Township step closer to honouring somebody other than slave owner Peter Russell, following June 15 meeting Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News RUSSELL — As forewarned by Mayor Pierre Leroux, his concept to reassign the…
Mayor wants to change meaning of Russell name
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News RUSSELL – Mayor Pierre Leroux has come up with a clever way to deal with the controversy that has erupted over the name of his municipality — Russell Township…
Three suspects to identify after theft at Embrun drugstore, June 3
EMBRUN — Russell County OPP are seeking assistance identifying three persons of interest after a theft at an Embrun drugstore on Wednesday, June 3. Shortly before 9 p.m. two unknown females and a male came…
‘Girl Gone Good’ creates guide to outdoor good life
Above, Victoria Walsh and her new guide showcasing trails in the region. Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News RUSSELL — The timing couldn’t be better. Just as authorities have eased COVID-19 restrictions allowing Ontario residents…
Power outage affects large area of Dundas, Stormont and Russell counties
EASTERN ONTARIO — Power began to be restored in large area of Dundas, Stormont and Russell counties this morning after going out around 7:45 a.m. The electricity flicked back on in Chesterville approximately half an…
Market farmer blasts Ottawa’s weed-spraying program
Above, Laurie McCannell with bee hives on her rural property. Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News VARS — A niche farmer in rural Ottawa’s south east corner is meeting with resistance in her ongoing efforts…
Prescott Russell thankful for their paramedics after completion of testing at six child care centres
PRESCOTT RUSSELL — The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) would like to thank its community paramedics, who last week tested all the staff working in six of their emergency child care centres. They…
Employee at Parent’s Independent garden centre in Rockland tests positive
ROCKLAND — A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a garden-centre employee at Parent’s Independent in Rockland, though the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) says risk to the public “is considered to be low.”…
All tests negative at four Prescott and Russell emergency childcare centres
PRESCOTT AND RUSSELL — Workers at emergency child care centres in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) have so far all tested negative for the novel coronavirus. UCPR paramedics last week collected samples…
Two 19-year-olds caught driving a truck stolen from Russell Township during break-in at Winchester residence
WINCHESTER — SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a break in at a residence in Winchester, shortly after 5 p.m. on May 12. Investigation indicated that the culprits attended the location and removed…
Fire alarm deliberately pulled during major disturbance and altercation in Embrun
Disturbances lead to numerous charges EMBRUN — Russell County OPP officers responded to a major disturbance on Notre-Dame Street in Embrun, shortly after 5:15 p.m. on April 30. Officers determined that an altercation occurred between…
Kin Club of Russell and volunteers deliverers donate tips Embrun Food Bank
RUSSELL – The Kin Club of Russell and local volunteers have been delivering Russell Foodland groceries free of charge, Monday to Friday, for almost two months throughout the township. The local volunteers and the Kin…
Russell youth dig deep to support Embrun Food Bank
RUSSELL — What started out as a simple backyard project turned into a great fundraiser for Embrun Food Bank. Local Russell resident Doug Anthony needed help moving 10 yards of topsoil to a spot beneath…
