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Wins, losses and high drama with County Kings
The County Farm Centre/Beatty Seeds U9 Kings kicked off their season with an exhibition game against Frontenac this weekend. Alexander Mastar setup Conor Blackbyrne for the Kings goal. The Tim Dainard Electric U11 Kings sandwiched a pair of losses around their first win of the 2026-27 Eastern Ontario Minor Hockey League regular season. On Friday, […]
OPP warn to remain vigilant as fraud schemes evolve
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Integrated Fraud Awareness and Response (IFAR) Unit is warning residents about emerging fraud trends that continue to target individuals and businesses. Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to gain access to personal information, financial accounts, and valuable property. Cellphone Service Provider Fraud Fraudsters pose as representatives of a victim’s […]
Traffic delays during County Marathon Sunday, Oct. 4
Road closures and traffic disruptions will occur throughout the County on Sunday, Oct. 4 during the 23rd annual County Marathon. The closures are rolling, meaning roads will reopen when necessary. In addition, major intersections will be managed to keep traffic moving and allow vehicles through at regular intervals. The road closures will be coordinated by […]
Fresh faced Pirates shade Chiefs before losing to Huskies
Story and photos by Jason Parks The Picton Pirates (1-2-2) broke into the win column for the first time in 2026-27 with a thrilling 2-1 over time win against visiting Lakefield on Thursday. But the Bucs were unable to gain any traction and a terrible first period led to their 6-3 demise in Frankford on […]
Kings Korner: U13 win silver at early bird minor hockey tourney
The U11 Tim Dainard Electric Kings earned a split in the Gananoque pre season tilt in Brockville this weekend. The Kings notched wins over the Millbrook Stars and the Lewis County Cobras while taking losses against the host Islanders and the Frontenac Flyers. In the opener on Friday, the Kings dominated the opposition territorially but […]
Library friends plan to celebrate Bloomfield on Oct. 3
Last week the Friends of the Library were honoured with a well-deserved Civic Recognition Award at the Regent Theatre. The library is enhanced by their many contributions, through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteering. Friend of the Wellington Branch Library Don Creighton accepted the award on behalf of Friends of the Library across the County. Never content […]
Animals, fun, music and more at “Home for the Harvest” fair
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The true spirit of the County’s agricultural scene was on full display at the Ameliasburgh Fall Fair Saturday with horses and cattle, produce, pumpkins, flowers and more. And while the horse and cattle shows in particular are serious business for the young people participating, where bragging rights, reputation, prize […]
Bake Off serves up record $20,225 for new hospital
A little friendly competition and a whole lot of community generosity helped the 17th annual Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge serve up its biggest fundraising result yet, raising a record $20,225 in support of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s (PECMHF) Back the Build campaign. Hosted by the Prince Edward Agricultural Society, this year’s […]
Paving the parking lot at Picton
UPDATE: The temporary closure of 55 King Street parking lot is rescheduled to begin Sept. 28. The municipality reports the delay in the closure, originally slated for Sept. 16, will allow the contractor to complete updated locate work. The Level 3 DC fast chargers in the parking lot will not be available when crews are […]
New board games at the library help make phonics fun
Did you know there is a new reading curriculum in Ontario? Following the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read Inquiry, which found that children with reading disabilities, including dyslexia, were struggling, a new focus on systematic phonics instruction was put in place. To put it briefly, this new curriculum asks educators to teach not […]
