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June 7, 2017

Jeriah Bauman stands with Fowler’s John Newton waiting for the warning horns to set off a blast at the Fleming Quarry June 1. The blast was compared to a gun shot or fireworks. / SARAH SOBANSKI Staff

Daughter reflects on father, Arne Roosman’s legacy of kindness and creativity

By Nate Smelle At 5:10 a.m. on Jan. 15, the world grew less colourful with the passing of beloved artist, storyteller, mentor, and community icon, ...

Home Again fundraisers help animals in need

By Nate Smelle Since it’s inception in 2009, Home Again Animal Rescue has relied on the generosity of the community generosity, and the determination of ...

Municipalities don’t expect to run short of salt

By Bill Kilpatrick The last major road salt shortage occurred in 2018/19 and was the result of a strike by 350 Unifor Local 16-O members ...

NHHS wrestling team preparing for Bay of Quinte

By Bill Kilpatrick According to the North Hastings High School wrestling coach, Barb Gillis, the 2025-2026 wrestling team has “taken off with lots of pins ...

Huskies get two big wins in home opener

By Bill Kilpatrick On Thursday, Jan. 8 the junior and senior girl’s volleyball teams got the honour of being the first teams to play in ...

Limerick discuss Milfoil issue at Dec. 15 meeting

By Mike Riley Limerick Township council discussed an informal meeting they had virtually on Nov. 26 to discuss a growing Milfoil problem on their lakes ...

Bancroft’s mayor looks back on 2025 and forward to the year ahead

By Nate Smelle With the new year now underway, the Town of Bancroft is reflecting on a busy and transformative 2025, marked by major investments, ...

Exploring nature, space, and connectedness through landscape

By Bill Kilpatrick On Jan. 2 the Art Gallery of Bancroft held an opening reception for their first feature artist of 2026 Alex Jack, entitled ...

Peace Museum receives $10,000 donation

By Bill Kilpatrick Christmas came early for the Canadian Peace Museum this year when they announced on Dec. 23 that they had received a donation ...

Quarry proposed in Faraday Township

By Michael Riley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A public meeting and a virtual public information session were held on Dec. 17 regarding a proposal for ...