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Missing teen located safely
UPDATE: The Prince Edward OPP is thanking the public for its efforts in helping to locate a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing in Rossmore. Police said the teen was located safely on Tuesday night and thanked everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided information that aided in the search. * * * […]
County resident dies following off-road vehicle incident
A 65-year-old Prince Edward County resident was pronounced deceased following an off-road vehicle incident. Central Hastings OPP and first responders were called to a trail, north of Cleveland Road in Tudor and Cashel Township April 7, shortly before 3:30 p.m. A side-by-side off-road vehicle had left the trail and had rolled over in deep water. […]
Total eclipse delights despite some interference from clouds
Perfect viewings of Monday afternoon’s total eclipse were marred in part by cloud obscuring the moments of totality, but the mid-day darkness, and stillness, followed by the quick return of light were a highlight for many who took in the rare occurrence. Thousands of visitors and residents poured into Prince Edward County to witness the […]
Driver pronounced deceased; cruiser struck during investigation
A 71-year-old was pronouced deceased following a single vehicle incident in Picton Monday. Prince Edward OPP continue to investigate the incident on Main, near Paul Street, April 1 shortly before 3 p.m. Information obtained stated the 71-year-old driver was unconscious. The individual was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Preliminary information shows the […]
County looking at five sites to bring green bin collection in-house
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It costs the municipality $250,000 to $300,000 every year to pick-up and dispose of some 780 tonnes of food waste in its curbside collection – amounts that are expected to rise significantly in the coming years. The construction of a County-operated facility is an option being considered to potentially […]
Public Health favours merger with two other boards
Today, the Hastings Prince Edward Board of Health voted in support of the intent to merge with Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&APH) and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health (LGLDH) to create the South East Health Unit. In August 2023, the Ministry of Health announced plans to strengthen the public health […]
New Barn Swallow nesting structure erected at Prince Edward Point
Barn Swallows are expected to begin arriving at Prince Edward Point in April and thanks to efforts of local naturalists and support of the public, their new home is waiting. Members and supporters of South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI), Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) and Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) were elated […]
Council approves loan up to $5 million to move affordable projects forward
UPDATE: Council voted 9-5 in favour of the request for a $5 million loan to support continued pre-construction activities, and the declaration of Projects of Community Interest for two affordable housing projects. Much discussion ensued balancing the need to move forward years of effort and the need to be cautious and seek further options. Noted […]
Scam fire inspection call
Prince Edward OPP report the public should be aware of false fire inspection phone calls. In its ‘Friday Fraud Facts’ alerts, the OPP note receiving information recently that an individual received a phone call from someone claiming to be a fire inspector. “The inspector advised they needed to attend and do a fire inspection of […]
Latest Wellington sub-division expansion re-zoning plans approved
By Sharon Harrison With plans long in the works for the village of Wellington to grow and expand on a large scale in the coming years, 263 new residential homes took a significant step forward with re-zoning approval. At the planning and development committee meeting Wednesday, which stretched to a couple of hours on this […]
