Archive for September, 2024
More than 600 runners take on the 21st County Marathon challenge
Cow bells rang out (along with church bells in Bloomfield) as gatherings of spectators cheered 624 racers participating in the 21st annual County Marathon on Sunday. A mix of sun and cloud provided near perfect conditions. Racers started in Wellington, ran to Bloomfield and down County Road 12 to West Lake where the half marathon […]
Expect rolling road closures Sunday for County Marathon runners
Rolling road closures and traffic disruptions will occur from on Sunday, Sept. 29 during the 21st annual County Marathon. The marathon has been running here since 2003. This year, organizers are expecting about 600 participants. The full run (42.2km) starts at 8 a.m. in Wellington, at the Niles Street ball diamond, heads to Bloomfield, then […]
Sailing into a great weather weekend
There was perfect weather for windsurfing through the water off the Lakeshore trail. Fine weather is promised for the entire weekend with a mixture of sun and cloud and highs in the mid-20s.
Fewer disruptions to foot care thanks to Stark Family Fund
Seniors in Prince Edward County will see fewer disruptions to foot care thanks to a grant from the Stark Family Fund to purchase an additional debriding machine (which takes debris away as it is filed from the client). The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association was thankful for the funding received from the […]
Glenwood Cemetery chapel closed as foundation found to be unstable
The chapel at Glenwood Cemetery will be closed to the public and its stained glass windows will be removed this week for preservation and temporary storage after the discovery of structural deficiencies in the building. The historic designated heritage building, constructed in 1901, will require remediation to its foundation, as well as aspects of the […]
Wellington Main area reduced to one lane
UPDATE OCT. 4: Wellington Main Street between Prince Edward Drive and the water plant will be reduced to one lane. Traffic will be controlled by lights. Traffic on Prince Edward Drive will be controlled by lights. SEPT. 26: The County expects to be installing a new trunk water main through the intersection of Wellington Main […]
RCAF night flight training at Mountain View
Members from 426 Transport Training Squadron plan critical night flight search-and-rescue capability training overnight Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26-27. The two CC-130J Hercules aircraft expect to be in the air between 21:00 p.m. and 00:00 a.m. in the vicinity of Canadian Forces Base Trenton and Canadian Forces Detachment Mountain View. “This type of training is […]
Civic recognition honours Jim Dunlop’s service to County and community
Honouring a lifetime of service to County and community, Jim Dunlop, of Wellington, was presented a Civic Recognition Certificate at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Dunlop was the final warden of Prince Edward County in 1997, before amalgamation, and a three term councillor representing Wellington. Throughout his lifetime in the County, he has also been active […]
Section of Picton Main to be closed Sept. 30 to Oct. 4
Picton Main Street from Spencer Street to County Road 6 is to be closed from Monday, Sept. 30 through to and including Friday, Oct. 4. The closure involves the installation of the underground services in a restricted section of the road allowance north of Spencer Street. The detour route is the same as the alternative […]
Driver who ran over child’s leg left the scene
Prince Edward OPP seek assistance as they continue an investigation into an incident where a child’s leg was run over by a vehicle. Police report it happened Friday, Sept. 20 around 7:30 p.m., at a campground in Sandbanks Provincial Park. The vehicle which ran over the child’s leg had left the scene. The OPP was […]
